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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,992.65, 251,824.95 and 150,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,992.65, 251,824.95 and 150,277.95 is: 225,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,992.65 : 251,824.95 = 150,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,992.65/251,824.95 = 150,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,992.65x = 251,824.95 × 150,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,992.65x = 37,843,737,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,737,244.85/167,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,270.20

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