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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,061.20, 996,091.80 and 165,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,061.20, 996,091.80 and 165,425.20 is: 248,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,061.20 : 996,091.80 = 165,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,061.20/996,091.80 = 165,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,061.20x = 996,091.80 × 165,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,061.20x = 164,778,685,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,778,685,233.36/664,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,137.80

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