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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,012.62, 989,860.37 and 304,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,012.62, 989,860.37 and 304,685.26 is: 456,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,012.62 : 989,860.37 = 304,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,012.62/989,860.37 = 304,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,012.62x = 989,860.37 × 304,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,012.62x = 301,595,860,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,595,860,199.07/660,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,954.69

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