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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,524.80, 551,157.60 and 167,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,524.80, 551,157.60 and 167,940.80 is: 251,851.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,524.80 : 551,157.60 = 167,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,524.80/551,157.60 = 167,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,524.80x = 551,157.60 × 167,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,524.80x = 92,561,848,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,561,848,270.08/367,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,851.98

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