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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,347.80, 990,521.70 and 161,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,347.80, 990,521.70 and 161,711.80 is: 242,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,347.80 : 990,521.70 = 161,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,347.80/990,521.70 = 161,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,347.80x = 990,521.70 × 161,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,347.80x = 160,179,047,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,179,047,046.06/660,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,567.70

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