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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,375.23, 400,792.97 and 167,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,375.23, 400,792.97 and 167,605.49 is: 251,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,375.23 : 400,792.97 = 167,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,375.23/400,792.97 = 167,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,375.23x = 400,792.97 × 167,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,375.23x = 67,175,100,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175,100,121.44/267,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,239.06

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