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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,069.60, 262,604.40 and 167,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,069.60, 262,604.40 and 167,390.80 is: 251,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,069.60 : 262,604.40 = 167,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,069.60/262,604.40 = 167,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,069.60x = 262,604.40 × 167,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,069.60x = 43,957,560,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957,560,599.52/175,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,086.20

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