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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,338.09, 783,485.24 and 167,344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,338.09, 783,485.24 and 167,344.25 is: 251,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,338.09 : 783,485.24 = 167,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,338.09/783,485.24 = 167,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,338.09x = 783,485.24 × 167,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,338.09x = 131,111,745,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,111,745,119.72/522,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,009.35

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