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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,386.90, 1,001,071.86 and 161,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,386.90, 1,001,071.86 and 161,952 is: 242,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,386.90 : 1,001,071.86 = 161,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,386.90/1,001,071.86 = 161,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,386.90x = 1,001,071.86 × 161,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,386.90x = 162,125,589,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,125,589,870.72/667,386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,925.94

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