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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,442.19, 882,663.28 and 167,707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,442.19, 882,663.28 and 167,707.13 is: 251,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,442.19 : 882,663.28 = 167,707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,442.19/882,663.28 = 167,707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,442.19x = 882,663.28 × 167,707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,442.19x = 148,028,920,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,028,920,612.60/588,442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,560.69

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