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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,567.58, 669,457.71 and 165,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,567.58, 669,457.71 and 165,888 is: 248,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,567.58 : 669,457.71 = 165,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,567.58/669,457.71 = 165,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,567.58x = 669,457.71 × 165,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,567.58x = 111,055,000,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,055,000,596.48/446,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,685.77

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