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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,127.76, 750,269.40 and 167,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,127.76, 750,269.40 and 167,626 is: 251,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,127.76 : 750,269.40 = 167,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,127.76/750,269.40 = 167,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,127.76x = 750,269.40 × 167,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,127.76x = 125,764,658,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,764,658,444.40/500,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,465.06

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