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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,736.20, 844,104.30 and 168,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,736.20, 844,104.30 and 168,752.20 is: 253,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,736.20 : 844,104.30 = 168,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,736.20/844,104.30 = 168,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,736.20x = 844,104.30 × 168,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,736.20x = 142,444,457,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,444,457,654.46/562,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,128.30

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