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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,666.10, 992,499.15 and 425,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,666.10, 992,499.15 and 425,470.10 is: 638,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,666.10 : 992,499.15 = 425,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,666.10/992,499.15 = 425,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,666.10x = 992,499.15 × 425,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,666.10x = 422,278,712,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,278,712,600.42/661,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,205.15

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