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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,529, 746,410.14 and 165,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,529, 746,410.14 and 165,105 is: 247,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,529 : 746,410.14 = 165,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,529/746,410.14 = 165,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,529x = 746,410.14 × 165,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,529x = 123,236,046,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236,046,164.70/497,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,696.21

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