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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,327.08, 783,379.76 and 167,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,327.08, 783,379.76 and 167,245.76 is: 250,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,327.08 : 783,379.76 = 167,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,327.08/783,379.76 = 167,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,327.08x = 783,379.76 × 167,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,327.08x = 131,016,944,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,016,944,452.04/522,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,833.14

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