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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,143.80, 994,715.70 and 497,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,143.80, 994,715.70 and 497,255.80 is: 745,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,143.80 : 994,715.70 = 497,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,143.80/994,715.70 = 497,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,143.80x = 994,715.70 × 497,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,143.80x = 494,628,151,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,628,151,176.06/663,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,883.70

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