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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,648.53, 550,697.82 and 168,136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,648.53, 550,697.82 and 168,136.89 is: 251,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,648.53 : 550,697.82 = 168,136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,648.53/550,697.82 = 168,136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,648.53x = 550,697.82 × 168,136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,648.53x = 92,592,618,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592,618,784.58/367,648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,850.92

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