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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,876.24, 725,933.43 and 168,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,876.24, 725,933.43 and 168,335.88 is: 252,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,876.24 : 725,933.43 = 168,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,876.24/725,933.43 = 168,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,876.24x = 725,933.43 × 168,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,876.24x = 122,200,642,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,200,642,760.47/483,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,545.24

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