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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,001.51, 696,061.13 and 164,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,001.51, 696,061.13 and 164,423.55 is: 246,656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,001.51 : 696,061.13 = 164,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,001.51/696,061.13 = 164,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,001.51x = 696,061.13 × 164,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,001.51x = 114,448,841,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,448,841,189.49/464,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,656.18

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