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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,661.62, 671,470.56 and 167,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,661.62, 671,470.56 and 167,157 is: 250,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,661.62 : 671,470.56 = 167,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,661.62/671,470.56 = 167,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,661.62x = 671,470.56 × 167,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,661.62x = 112,241,004,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,241,004,397.92/447,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,727.33

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