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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,735, 695,399.94 and 164,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,735, 695,399.94 and 164,116 is: 246,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,735 : 695,399.94 = 164,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,735/695,399.94 = 164,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,735x = 695,399.94 × 164,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,735x = 114,126,256,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,126,256,553.04/463,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,102.31

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