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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,277.56, 230,840.70 and 103,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,277.56, 230,840.70 and 103,631 is: 143,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,277.56 : 230,840.70 = 103,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,277.56/230,840.70 = 103,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,277.56x = 230,840.70 × 103,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,277.56x = 23,922,252,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,252,581.70/167,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,009.33

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