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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,521.39, 550,543.94 and 167,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,521.39, 550,543.94 and 167,566.71 is: 251,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,521.39 : 550,543.94 = 167,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,521.39/550,543.94 = 167,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,521.39x = 550,543.94 × 167,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,521.39x = 92,252,836,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252,836,736.24/367,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,013.52

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