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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,311.90, 846,451.44 and 164,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,311.90, 846,451.44 and 164,962.05 is: 247,438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,311.90 : 846,451.44 = 164,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,311.90/846,451.44 = 164,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,311.90x = 846,451.44 × 164,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,311.90x = 139,632,364,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,632,364,767.85/564,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,438.28

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