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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,300.80, 996,451.20 and 165,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,300.80, 996,451.20 and 165,664.80 is: 248,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,300.80 : 996,451.20 = 165,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,300.80/996,451.20 = 165,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,300.80x = 996,451.20 × 165,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,300.80x = 165,076,888,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,076,888,757.76/664,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,497.20

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