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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,173.70, 994,760.55 and 164,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,173.70, 994,760.55 and 164,537.70 is: 246,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,173.70 : 994,760.55 = 164,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,173.70/994,760.55 = 164,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,173.70x = 994,760.55 × 164,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,173.70x = 163,675,612,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,675,612,947.74/663,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,806.55

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