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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,906.90, 961,287.45 and 167,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,906.90, 961,287.45 and 167,640.10 is: 251,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,906.90 : 961,287.45 = 167,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,906.90/961,287.45 = 167,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,906.90x = 961,287.45 × 167,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,906.90x = 161,150,324,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,150,324,246.75/640,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,441.08

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