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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,963.20, 778,371.90 and 164,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,963.20, 778,371.90 and 164,013.10 is: 245,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,963.20 : 778,371.90 = 164,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,963.20/778,371.90 = 164,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,963.20x = 778,371.90 × 164,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,963.20x = 127,663,188,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663,188,271.89/518,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,996.61

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