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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,282.26, 783,441.96 and 167,250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,282.26, 783,441.96 and 167,250.15 is: 250,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,282.26 : 783,441.96 = 167,250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,282.26/783,441.96 = 167,250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,282.26x = 783,441.96 × 167,250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,282.26x = 131,030,780,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,030,780,572.83/522,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,881.16

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