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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,277.22, 726,419.48 and 168,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,277.22, 726,419.48 and 168,733.62 is: 253,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,277.22 : 726,419.48 = 168,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,277.22/726,419.48 = 168,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,277.22x = 726,419.48 × 168,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,277.22x = 122,571,387,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,571,387,655.25/484,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,101.70

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