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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,407.80, 725,111.70 and 167,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,407.80, 725,111.70 and 167,831.80 is: 251,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,407.80 : 725,111.70 = 167,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,407.80/725,111.70 = 167,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,407.80x = 725,111.70 × 167,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,407.80x = 121,696,801,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,696,801,812.06/483,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,747.70

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