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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.68, 550,385.52 and 167,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.68, 550,385.52 and 167,633.30 is: 251,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.68 : 550,385.52 = 167,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.68/550,385.52 = 167,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.68x = 550,385.52 × 167,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.68x = 92,262,940,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,262,940,989.82/366,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,449.95

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