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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,227.82, 846,396.27 and 164,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,227.82, 846,396.27 and 164,859.48 is: 247,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,227.82 : 846,396.27 = 164,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,227.82/846,396.27 = 164,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,227.82x = 846,396.27 × 164,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,227.82x = 139,536,448,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,536,448,946.14/564,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,305.16

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