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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,882.67, 997,323.96 and 166,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,882.67, 997,323.96 and 166,246.67 is: 249,369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,882.67 : 997,323.96 = 166,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,882.67/997,323.96 = 166,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,882.67x = 997,323.96 × 166,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,882.67x = 165,801,787,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,801,787,261.21/664,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,369.99

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