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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,679.48, 231,414.66 and 96,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,679.48, 231,414.66 and 96,069 is: 132,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,679.48 : 231,414.66 = 96,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,679.48/231,414.66 = 96,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,679.48x = 231,414.66 × 96,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,679.48x = 22,231,774,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,774,971.54/167,679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,584.95

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