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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,230.80, 996,346.20 and 397,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,230.80, 996,346.20 and 397,854.20 is: 596,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,230.80 : 996,346.20 = 397,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,230.80/996,346.20 = 397,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,230.80x = 996,346.20 × 397,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,230.80x = 396,400,520,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,400,520,324.04/664,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,781.30

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