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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,091, 989,977.94 and 304,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,091, 989,977.94 and 304,763.62 is: 457,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,091 : 989,977.94 = 304,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,091/989,977.94 = 304,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,091x = 989,977.94 × 304,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,091x = 301,709,260,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,709,260,714.54/660,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,072.22

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