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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.30, 550,432.95 and 167,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.30, 550,432.95 and 167,664.93 is: 251,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.30 : 550,432.95 = 167,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.30/550,432.95 = 167,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.30x = 550,432.95 × 167,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.30x = 92,288,302,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,288,302,031.44/366,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,497.40

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