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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,637.76, 672,930.24 and 168,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,637.76, 672,930.24 and 168,131.52 is: 252,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,637.76 : 672,930.24 = 168,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,637.76/672,930.24 = 168,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,637.76x = 672,930.24 × 168,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,637.76x = 113,140,784,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,140,784,105.17/448,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,187.39

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