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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,145.60, 998,872.80 and 245,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,145.60, 998,872.80 and 245,204.80 is: 367,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,145.60 : 998,872.80 = 245,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,145.60/998,872.80 = 245,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,145.60x = 998,872.80 × 245,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,145.60x = 244,928,405,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,928,405,149.44/666,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,679.99

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