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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,678.52, 994,017.76 and 164,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,678.52, 994,017.76 and 164,042.52 is: 246,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,678.52 : 994,017.76 = 164,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,678.52/994,017.76 = 164,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,678.52x = 994,017.76 × 164,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,678.52x = 163,061,178,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,061,178,275.16/662,678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,063.78

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