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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,629.54, 550,669.32 and 168,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,629.54, 550,669.32 and 168,117.82 is: 251,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,629.54 : 550,669.32 = 168,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,629.54/550,669.32 = 168,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,629.54x = 550,669.32 × 168,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,629.54x = 92,577,325,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,577,325,619.28/367,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,822.33

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