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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,007.70, 985,511.55 and 657,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,007.70, 985,511.55 and 657,007.70 is: 985,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,007.70 : 985,511.55 = 657,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,007.70/985,511.55 = 657,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,007.70x = 985,511.55 × 657,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,007.70x = 647,488,676,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,488,676,788.94/657,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,511.55

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