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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,888.76, 725,849.34 and 168,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,888.76, 725,849.34 and 168,348.76 is: 252,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,888.76 : 725,849.34 = 168,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,888.76/725,849.34 = 168,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,888.76x = 725,849.34 × 168,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,888.76x = 122,195,836,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,195,836,335.82/483,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,528.78

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