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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,033.57, 891,112.64 and 167,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,033.57, 891,112.64 and 167,566 is: 251,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,033.57 : 891,112.64 = 167,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,033.57/891,112.64 = 167,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,033.57x = 891,112.64 × 167,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,033.57x = 149,320,180,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,320,180,634.24/594,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,366.57

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