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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,524.62, 851,290.02 and 168,168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,524.62, 851,290.02 and 168,168.86 is: 252,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,524.62 : 851,290.02 = 168,168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,524.62/851,290.02 = 168,168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,524.62x = 851,290.02 × 168,168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,524.62x = 143,160,472,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,160,472,192.78/567,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,254.21

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