This riddle has been around for some time on internet platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, and many people still argue over what the answer might be, as there are many possibilities. The correct answer is It will take 4 hours 43 mins 16.72 seconds to fill the pool. In one hour: 1st tap fills 1/48 of the pool 2nd tap fills 1/72 of the pool 3rd tap fills 1/96 of the pool 4th tap fills 1/6 of the pool This adds up to 61/288 (1/48 + 1/72 + 1/96 + 1/6) for 1 hour. To fill the pool, it will take 288/61 hours.