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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,276.68, 230,842.14 and 99,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,276.68, 230,842.14 and 99,307.28 is: 137,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,276.68 : 230,842.14 = 99,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,276.68/230,842.14 = 99,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,276.68x = 230,842.14 × 99,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,276.68x = 22,924,305,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,305,032.78/167,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,044.24

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