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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,001.89, 696,061.69 and 164,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,001.89, 696,061.69 and 164,423.93 is: 246,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,001.89 : 696,061.69 = 164,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,001.89/696,061.69 = 164,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,001.89x = 696,061.69 × 164,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,001.89x = 114,449,194,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,449,194,700.87/464,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,656.75

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