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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,499.80, 987,749.70 and 445,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,499.80, 987,749.70 and 445,923.40 is: 668,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,499.80 : 987,749.70 = 445,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,499.80/987,749.70 = 445,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,499.80x = 987,749.70 × 445,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,499.80x = 440,460,704,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,460,704,572.98/658,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,885.10

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