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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,231.73, 250,740.85 and 110,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,231.73, 250,740.85 and 110,239.86 is: 165,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,231.73 : 250,740.85 = 110,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,231.73/250,740.85 = 110,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,231.73x = 250,740.85 × 110,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,231.73x = 27,641,636,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,636,200.28/167,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,289.42

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