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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,003.08, 677,982.66 and 167,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,003.08, 677,982.66 and 167,749 is: 251,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,003.08 : 677,982.66 = 167,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,003.08/677,982.66 = 167,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,003.08x = 677,982.66 × 167,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,003.08x = 113,730,913,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,730,913,232.34/452,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,615.35

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