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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,136.48, 996,275.84 and 184,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,136.48, 996,275.84 and 184,366.28 is: 276,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,136.48 : 996,275.84 = 184,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,136.48/996,275.84 = 184,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,136.48x = 996,275.84 × 184,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,136.48x = 183,679,670,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,679,670,474.68/664,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,569.16

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