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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,215.59, 251,170.20 and 135,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,215.59, 251,170.20 and 135,230.58 is: 203,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,215.59 : 251,170.20 = 135,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,215.59/251,170.20 = 135,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,215.59x = 251,170.20 × 135,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,215.59x = 33,965,891,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,965,891,824.72/167,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,126.35

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