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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,858.13, 997,287.19 and 166,222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,858.13, 997,287.19 and 166,222.13 is: 249,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,858.13 : 997,287.19 = 166,222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,858.13/997,287.19 = 166,222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,858.13x = 997,287.19 × 166,222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,858.13x = 165,771,195,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,771,195,541.52/664,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,333.19

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