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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,109.70, 990,553.35 and 436,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,109.70, 990,553.35 and 436,117.70 is: 654,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,109.70 : 990,553.35 = 436,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,109.70/990,553.35 = 436,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,109.70x = 990,553.35 × 436,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,109.70x = 431,997,848,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,997,848,729.30/660,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,433.42

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