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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,775.71, 784,265.67 and 167,762.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,775.71, 784,265.67 and 167,762.43 is: 251,676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,775.71 : 784,265.67 = 167,762.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,775.71/784,265.67 = 167,762.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,775.71x = 784,265.67 × 167,762.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,775.71x = 131,570,314,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,570,314,564.78/522,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,676.41

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