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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,128.13, 550,744.74 and 162,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,128.13, 550,744.74 and 162,191.05 is: 243,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,128.13 : 550,744.74 = 162,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,128.13/550,744.74 = 162,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,128.13x = 550,744.74 × 162,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,128.13x = 89,325,867,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325,867,662.58/367,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,309.79

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