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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,046.60, 747,069.90 and 165,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,046.60, 747,069.90 and 165,622.60 is: 248,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,046.60 : 747,069.90 = 165,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,046.60/747,069.90 = 165,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,046.60x = 747,069.90 × 165,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,046.60x = 123,731,659,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,731,659,219.74/498,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,433.90

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