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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,682.52, 994,023.76 and 164,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,682.52, 994,023.76 and 164,046.52 is: 246,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,682.52 : 994,023.76 = 164,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,682.52/994,023.76 = 164,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,682.52x = 994,023.76 × 164,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,682.52x = 163,066,138,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,066,138,625.32/662,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,069.78

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