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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,029.80, 400,267.89 and 166,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,029.80, 400,267.89 and 166,960.19 is: 250,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,029.80 : 400,267.89 = 166,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,029.80/400,267.89 = 166,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,029.80x = 400,267.89 × 166,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,029.80x = 66,828,802,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828,802,965.30/267,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,267.21

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