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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,967.32, 552,165.10 and 154,719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,967.32, 552,165.10 and 154,719.79 is: 232,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,967.32 : 552,165.10 = 154,719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,967.32/552,165.10 = 154,719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,967.32x = 552,165.10 × 154,719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,967.32x = 85,430,867,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,430,867,420.42/367,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,169.71

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