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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,767.58, 672,976.41 and 168,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,767.58, 672,976.41 and 168,131.74 is: 252,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,767.58 : 672,976.41 = 168,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,767.58/672,976.41 = 168,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,767.58x = 672,976.41 × 168,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,767.58x = 113,148,694,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,148,694,792.25/448,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,132.06

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