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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,394.55, 400,821.90 and 167,624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,394.55, 400,821.90 and 167,624.82 is: 251,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,394.55 : 400,821.90 = 167,624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,394.55/400,821.90 = 167,624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,394.55x = 400,821.90 × 167,624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,394.55x = 67,187,698,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,698,839.56/267,394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,268.02

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