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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,974.80, 547,462.20 and 168,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,974.80, 547,462.20 and 168,366.80 is: 252,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,974.80 : 547,462.20 = 168,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,974.80/547,462.20 = 168,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,974.80x = 547,462.20 × 168,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,974.80x = 92,174,458,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174,458,734.96/364,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,550.20

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