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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,383.80, 990,575.70 and 565,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,383.80, 990,575.70 and 565,905.40 is: 848,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,383.80 : 990,575.70 = 565,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,383.80/990,575.70 = 565,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,383.80x = 990,575.70 × 565,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,383.80x = 560,572,137,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,572,137,738.78/660,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,858.10

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