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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,375.80, 725,063.70 and 167,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,375.80, 725,063.70 and 167,799.80 is: 251,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,375.80 : 725,063.70 = 167,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,375.80/725,063.70 = 167,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,375.80x = 725,063.70 × 167,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,375.80x = 121,665,543,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,665,543,847.26/483,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,699.70

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