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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.04, 256,507.76 and 167,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.04, 256,507.76 and 167,005.40 is: 250,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.04 : 256,507.76 = 167,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.04/256,507.76 = 167,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.04x = 256,507.76 × 167,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.04x = 42,838,180,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838,180,196.88/171,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,500.97

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