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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,375.63, 400,793.42 and 167,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,375.63, 400,793.42 and 167,605.76 is: 251,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,375.63 : 400,793.42 = 167,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,375.63/400,793.42 = 167,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,375.63x = 400,793.42 × 167,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,375.63x = 67,175,283,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175,283,985.85/267,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,239.36

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