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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,725.80, 263,588.70 and 167,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,725.80, 263,588.70 and 167,124.20 is: 250,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,725.80 : 263,588.70 = 167,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,725.80/263,588.70 = 167,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,725.80x = 263,588.70 × 167,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,725.80x = 44,052,050,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,050,616.54/175,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,686.30

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