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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,684.76, 251,280.12 and 125,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,684.76, 251,280.12 and 125,366.28 is: 187,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,684.76 : 251,280.12 = 125,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,684.76/251,280.12 = 125,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,684.76x = 251,280.12 × 125,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,684.76x = 31,502,053,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,053,882.35/167,684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,864.74

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