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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,622.94, 588,996.37 and 167,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,622.94, 588,996.37 and 167,984.83 is: 252,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,622.94 : 588,996.37 = 167,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,622.94/588,996.37 = 167,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,622.94x = 588,996.37 × 167,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,622.94x = 98,942,455,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942,455,085.07/392,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,003.75

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