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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,642.26, 672,936.99 and 168,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,642.26, 672,936.99 and 168,136.02 is: 252,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,642.26 : 672,936.99 = 168,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,642.26/672,936.99 = 168,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,642.26x = 672,936.99 × 168,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,642.26x = 113,144,947,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,144,947,209.38/448,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,194.14

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