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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,167.81, 548,202.78 and 173,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,167.81, 548,202.78 and 173,225.75 is: 260,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,167.81 : 548,202.78 = 173,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,167.81/548,202.78 = 173,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,167.81x = 548,202.78 × 173,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,167.81x = 94,962,837,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,962,837,717.59/365,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,052.60

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