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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,680.83, 701,348.03 and 168,080.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,680.83, 701,348.03 and 168,080.67 is: 252,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,680.83 : 701,348.03 = 168,080.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,680.83/701,348.03 = 168,080.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,680.83x = 701,348.03 × 168,080.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,680.83x = 117,883,045,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,883,045,945.18/467,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,058.75

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