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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.98, 550,621.76 and 167,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.98, 550,621.76 and 167,250.75 is: 250,961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.98 : 550,621.76 = 167,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.98/550,621.76 = 167,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.98x = 550,621.76 × 167,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.98x = 92,091,901,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,091,901,490.07/366,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,961.71

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