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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,268.97, 990,403.52 and 344,652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,268.97, 990,403.52 and 344,652.06 is: 516,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,268.97 : 990,403.52 = 344,652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,268.97/990,403.52 = 344,652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,268.97x = 990,403.52 × 344,652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,268.97x = 341,344,611,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,344,611,675.99/660,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,978.13

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