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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,570.16, 250,966.80 and 166,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,570.16, 250,966.80 and 166,326 is: 249,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,570.16 : 250,966.80 = 166,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,570.16/250,966.80 = 166,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,570.16x = 250,966.80 × 166,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,570.16x = 41,742,303,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742,303,976.80/167,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,103.44

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