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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,367.70, 401,051.55 and 167,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,367.70, 401,051.55 and 167,834.90 is: 251,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,367.70 : 401,051.55 = 167,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,367.70/401,051.55 = 167,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,367.70x = 401,051.55 × 167,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,367.70x = 67,310,446,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,446,789.10/267,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,752.35

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