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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,225.76, 778,882.38 and 164,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,225.76, 778,882.38 and 164,231.92 is: 246,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,225.76 : 778,882.38 = 164,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,225.76/778,882.38 = 164,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,225.76x = 778,882.38 × 164,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,225.76x = 127,917,348,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,917,348,721.57/519,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,361.72

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