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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,671.84, 778,007.88 and 163,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,671.84, 778,007.88 and 163,713.52 is: 245,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,671.84 : 778,007.88 = 163,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,671.84/778,007.88 = 163,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,671.84x = 778,007.88 × 163,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,671.84x = 127,370,408,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370,408,622.54/518,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,570.32

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