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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,980.22, 283,567.28 and 167,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,980.22, 283,567.28 and 167,567.58 is: 250,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,980.22 : 283,567.28 = 167,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,980.22/283,567.28 = 167,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,980.22x = 283,567.28 × 167,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,980.22x = 47,516,682,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516,682,038.94/189,980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,113.84

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