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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,134.48, 996,272.83 and 184,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,134.48, 996,272.83 and 184,364.28 is: 276,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,134.48 : 996,272.83 = 184,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,134.48/996,272.83 = 184,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,134.48x = 996,272.83 × 184,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,134.48x = 183,677,122,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,677,122,986.51/664,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,566.16

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