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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,499.52, 995,249.98 and 164,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,499.52, 995,249.98 and 164,863.52 is: 247,295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,499.52 : 995,249.98 = 164,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,499.52/995,249.98 = 164,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,499.52x = 995,249.98 × 164,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,499.52x = 164,080,414,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,080,414,982.73/663,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,295.45

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