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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,576, 995,367.65 and 164,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,576, 995,367.65 and 164,940 is: 247,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,576 : 995,367.65 = 164,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,576/995,367.65 = 164,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,576x = 995,367.65 × 164,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,576x = 164,175,939,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175,939,366.30/663,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,410.91

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