Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,976, 251,964 and 69,480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,976, 251,964 and 69,480 is: 104,220
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,976 : 251,964 = 69,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,976/251,964 = 69,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,976x = 251,964 × 69,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,976x = 17,506,458,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,506,458,720/167,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,220
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