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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,863.28, 783,912.60 and 167,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,863.28, 783,912.60 and 167,675.12 is: 251,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,863.28 : 783,912.60 = 167,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,863.28/783,912.60 = 167,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,863.28x = 783,912.60 × 167,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,863.28x = 131,442,639,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,442,639,274.51/522,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,390.08

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