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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,265.26, 994,897.89 and 164,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,265.26, 994,897.89 and 164,629.26 is: 246,943.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,265.26 : 994,897.89 = 164,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,265.26/994,897.89 = 164,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,265.26x = 994,897.89 × 164,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,265.26x = 163,789,303,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,789,303,406.26/663,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,943.89

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