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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,129.14, 550,746.24 and 162,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,129.14, 550,746.24 and 162,192.06 is: 243,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,129.14 : 550,746.24 = 162,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,129.14/550,746.24 = 162,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,129.14x = 550,746.24 × 162,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,129.14x = 89,326,667,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,326,667,202.85/367,129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,311.30

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