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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,307.32, 377,088.54 and 167,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,307.32, 377,088.54 and 167,126.04 is: 250,773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,307.32 : 377,088.54 = 167,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,307.32/377,088.54 = 167,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,307.32x = 377,088.54 × 167,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,307.32x = 63,021,314,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,021,314,419.58/251,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,773.89

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