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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,607.70, 995,411.55 and 164,971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,607.70, 995,411.55 and 164,971.70 is: 247,457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,607.70 : 995,411.55 = 164,971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,607.70/995,411.55 = 164,971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,607.70x = 995,411.55 × 164,971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,607.70x = 164,214,735,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,214,735,603.14/663,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,457.55

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