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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,277.80, 996,416.70 and 165,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,277.80, 996,416.70 and 165,641.80 is: 248,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,277.80 : 996,416.70 = 165,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,277.80/996,416.70 = 165,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,277.80x = 996,416.70 × 165,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,277.80x = 165,048,255,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,048,255,738.06/664,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,462.70

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