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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,481.48, 755,147.22 and 166,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,481.48, 755,147.22 and 166,524.04 is: 249,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,481.48 : 755,147.22 = 166,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,481.48/755,147.22 = 166,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,481.48x = 755,147.22 × 166,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,481.48x = 125,750,165,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,750,165,869.17/503,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,761.25

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