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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,213.74, 250,997.98 and 148,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,213.74, 250,997.98 and 148,103.54 is: 222,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,213.74 : 250,997.98 = 148,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,213.74/250,997.98 = 148,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,213.74x = 250,997.98 × 148,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,213.74x = 37,173,689,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,689,370.85/167,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,312.41

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