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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,284.27, 783,444.96 and 167,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,284.27, 783,444.96 and 167,252.15 is: 250,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,284.27 : 783,444.96 = 167,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,284.27/783,444.96 = 167,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,284.27x = 783,444.96 × 167,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,284.27x = 131,032,850,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,032,850,049.44/522,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,884.16

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