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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,043.70, 672,065.55 and 167,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,043.70, 672,065.55 and 167,502.90 is: 251,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,043.70 : 672,065.55 = 167,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,043.70/672,065.55 = 167,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,043.70x = 672,065.55 × 167,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,043.70x = 112,572,928,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,572,928,615.10/448,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,254.35

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