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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,294.71, 699,367.53 and 166,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,294.71, 699,367.53 and 166,719.45 is: 250,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,294.71 : 699,367.53 = 166,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,294.71/699,367.53 = 166,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,294.71x = 699,367.53 × 166,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,294.71x = 116,598,169,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,598,169,949.46/466,294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,052.53

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