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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,532.76, 474,915.78 and 166,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,532.76, 474,915.78 and 166,767 is: 250,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,532.76 : 474,915.78 = 166,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,532.76/474,915.78 = 166,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,532.76x = 474,915.78 × 166,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,532.76x = 79,200,279,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,200,279,883.26/316,532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,211.95

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