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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,766.67, 391,150.02 and 167,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,766.67, 391,150.02 and 167,862.91 is: 251,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,766.67 : 391,150.02 = 167,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,766.67/391,150.02 = 167,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,766.67x = 391,150.02 × 167,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,766.67x = 65,659,580,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659,580,603.76/260,766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,794.37

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