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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,132.30, 994,698.45 and 497,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,132.30, 994,698.45 and 497,244.30 is: 745,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,132.30 : 994,698.45 = 497,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,132.30/994,698.45 = 497,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,132.30x = 994,698.45 × 497,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,132.30x = 494,608,134,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,608,134,481.34/663,132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,866.45

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