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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,782.72, 725,739.78 and 168,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,782.72, 725,739.78 and 168,198.80 is: 252,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,782.72 : 725,739.78 = 168,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,782.72/725,739.78 = 168,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,782.72x = 725,739.78 × 168,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,782.72x = 122,068,560,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,068,560,108.26/483,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,321.04

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