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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,795, 251,809.08 and 108,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,795, 251,809.08 and 108,483.56 is: 162,800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,795 : 251,809.08 = 108,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,795/251,809.08 = 108,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,795x = 251,809.08 × 108,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,795x = 27,317,145,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317,145,438.72/167,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,800.71

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