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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,359.12, 987,737.82 and 466,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,359.12, 987,737.82 and 466,604.44 is: 700,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,359.12 : 987,737.82 = 466,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,359.12/987,737.82 = 466,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,359.12x = 987,737.82 × 466,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,359.12x = 460,882,852,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,882,852,367.92/658,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,047.80

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