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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,015.80, 996,023.70 and 384,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,015.80, 996,023.70 and 384,079.80 is: 576,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,015.80 : 996,023.70 = 384,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,015.80/996,023.70 = 384,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,015.80x = 996,023.70 × 384,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,015.80x = 382,552,583,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,552,583,491.26/664,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,119.70

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