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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,498.52, 995,248.48 and 164,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,498.52, 995,248.48 and 164,862.52 is: 247,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,498.52 : 995,248.48 = 164,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,498.52/995,248.48 = 164,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,498.52x = 995,248.48 × 164,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,498.52x = 164,079,172,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,079,172,438.97/663,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,293.95

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