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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,882.13, 997,323.26 and 166,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,882.13, 997,323.26 and 166,246.13 is: 249,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,882.13 : 997,323.26 = 166,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,882.13/997,323.26 = 166,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,882.13x = 997,323.26 × 166,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,882.13x = 165,801,126,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,801,126,516.14/664,882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,369.20

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