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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,731.08, 551,086.31 and 167,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,731.08, 551,086.31 and 167,562.26 is: 251,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,731.08 : 551,086.31 = 167,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,731.08/551,086.31 = 167,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,731.08x = 551,086.31 × 167,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,731.08x = 92,341,267,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,341,267,558.66/367,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,110.86

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