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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,470.53, 250,913.28 and 139,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,470.53, 250,913.28 and 139,569.87 is: 209,111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,470.53 : 250,913.28 = 139,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,470.53/250,913.28 = 139,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,470.53x = 250,913.28 × 139,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,470.53x = 35,019,933,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019,933,870.87/167,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,111.02

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