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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,966.20, 778,376.40 and 164,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,966.20, 778,376.40 and 164,016.10 is: 246,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,966.20 : 778,376.40 = 164,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,966.20/778,376.40 = 164,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,966.20x = 778,376.40 × 164,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,966.20x = 127,666,261,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,666,261,460.04/518,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,001.11

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