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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,673.84, 778,010.88 and 163,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,673.84, 778,010.88 and 163,715.52 is: 245,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,673.84 : 778,010.88 = 163,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,673.84/778,010.88 = 163,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,673.84x = 778,010.88 × 163,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,673.84x = 127,372,455,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,372,455,784.86/518,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,573.32

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