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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,316.79, 274,788.35 and 167,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,316.79, 274,788.35 and 167,155.71 is: 250,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,316.79 : 274,788.35 = 167,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,316.79/274,788.35 = 167,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,316.79x = 274,788.35 × 167,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,316.79x = 45,932,442,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,442,436.68/183,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,563.21

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