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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,463.63, 677,209.82 and 167,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,463.63, 677,209.82 and 167,225.72 is: 250,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,463.63 : 677,209.82 = 167,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,463.63/677,209.82 = 167,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,463.63x = 677,209.82 × 167,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,463.63x = 113,246,895,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,246,895,518.39/451,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,843.90

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