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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,311.80, 990,467.70 and 555,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,311.80, 990,467.70 and 555,335.80 is: 833,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,311.80 : 990,467.70 = 555,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,311.80/990,467.70 = 555,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,311.80x = 990,467.70 × 555,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,311.80x = 550,042,172,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,042,172,553.66/660,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,003.70

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