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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,660.13, 751,157.85 and 163,716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,660.13, 751,157.85 and 163,716.33 is: 245,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,660.13 : 751,157.85 = 163,716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,660.13/751,157.85 = 163,716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,660.13x = 751,157.85 × 163,716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,660.13x = 122,976,806,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,976,806,452.69/500,660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,629.32

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