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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,237.20, 982,855.80 and 445,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,237.20, 982,855.80 and 445,285.20 is: 667,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,237.20 : 982,855.80 = 445,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,237.20/982,855.80 = 445,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,237.20x = 982,855.80 × 445,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,237.20x = 437,651,141,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,651,141,474.16/655,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,927.80

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