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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,855.55, 701,783.33 and 168,673.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,855.55, 701,783.33 and 168,673.95 is: 253,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,855.55 : 701,783.33 = 168,673.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,855.55/701,783.33 = 168,673.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,855.55x = 701,783.33 × 168,673.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,855.55x = 118,372,565,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,372,565,471.88/467,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,010.93

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