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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,753.33, 672,932.62 and 168,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,753.33, 672,932.62 and 168,073.75 is: 252,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,753.33 : 672,932.62 = 168,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,753.33/672,932.62 = 168,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,753.33x = 672,932.62 × 168,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,753.33x = 113,102,308,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,102,308,940.73/448,753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,036.70

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