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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,518.82, 550,540.11 and 167,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,518.82, 550,540.11 and 167,564.14 is: 251,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,518.82 : 550,540.11 = 167,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,518.82/550,540.11 = 167,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,518.82x = 550,540.11 × 167,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,518.82x = 92,250,781,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,250,781,473.91/367,518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,009.68

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