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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,607.72, 991,066.73 and 205,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,607.72, 991,066.73 and 205,175.70 is: 307,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,607.72 : 991,066.73 = 205,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,607.72/991,066.73 = 205,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,607.72x = 991,066.73 × 205,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,607.72x = 203,342,809,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,342,809,048.58/660,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,811.74

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