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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,516.44, 550,536.55 and 167,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,516.44, 550,536.55 and 167,561.76 is: 251,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,516.44 : 550,536.55 = 167,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,516.44/550,536.55 = 167,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,516.44x = 550,536.55 × 167,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,516.44x = 92,248,873,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,873,262.33/367,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,006.11

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