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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,343.70, 251,015.55 and 144,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,343.70, 251,015.55 and 144,015.70 is: 216,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,343.70 : 251,015.55 = 144,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,343.70/251,015.55 = 144,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,343.70x = 251,015.55 × 144,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,343.70x = 36,150,180,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,180,144.14/167,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,023.55

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