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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,498.27, 536,973.32 and 168,674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,498.27, 536,973.32 and 168,674.19 is: 252,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,498.27 : 536,973.32 = 168,674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,498.27/536,973.32 = 168,674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,498.27x = 536,973.32 × 168,674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,498.27x = 90,573,537,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,573,537,117.74/358,498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,647.07

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