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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,959.81, 250,710.85 and 148,031.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,959.81, 250,710.85 and 148,031.47 is: 220,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,959.81 : 250,710.85 = 148,031.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,959.81/250,710.85 = 148,031.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,959.81x = 250,710.85 × 148,031.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,959.81x = 37,113,095,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113,095,670.45/167,959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,964.14

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