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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,126.72, 725,959.68 and 168,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,126.72, 725,959.68 and 168,544.96 is: 252,737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,126.72 : 725,959.68 = 168,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,126.72/725,959.68 = 168,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,126.72x = 725,959.68 × 168,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,126.72x = 122,356,845,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,356,845,227.21/484,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,737.23

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