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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,003.80, 990,005.70 and 474,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,003.80, 990,005.70 and 474,762.20 is: 712,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,003.80 : 990,005.70 = 474,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,003.80/990,005.70 = 474,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,003.80x = 990,005.70 × 474,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,003.80x = 470,017,284,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,017,284,144.54/660,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,143.30

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