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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,107.76, 850,661.67 and 167,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,107.76, 850,661.67 and 167,717.44 is: 251,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,107.76 : 850,661.67 = 167,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,107.76/850,661.67 = 167,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,107.76x = 850,661.67 × 167,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,107.76x = 142,670,797,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,670,797,598.53/567,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,576.17

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