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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,005.02, 700,507.80 and 167,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,005.02, 700,507.80 and 167,504.28 is: 251,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,005.02 : 700,507.80 = 167,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,005.02/700,507.80 = 167,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,005.02x = 700,507.80 × 167,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,005.02x = 117,338,054,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,338,054,673.38/467,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,256.52

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