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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,684.62, 846,902.36 and 165,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,684.62, 846,902.36 and 165,356.52 is: 247,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,684.62 : 846,902.36 = 165,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,684.62/846,902.36 = 165,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,684.62x = 846,902.36 × 165,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,684.62x = 140,040,824,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,040,824,266.90/564,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,998.30

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