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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,530.63, 550,557.81 and 167,575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,530.63, 550,557.81 and 167,575.95 is: 251,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,530.63 : 550,557.81 = 167,575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,530.63/550,557.81 = 167,575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,530.63x = 550,557.81 × 167,575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,530.63x = 92,260,248,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,260,248,040.67/367,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,027.37

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