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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,246.80, 996,370.20 and 397,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,246.80, 996,370.20 and 397,870.20 is: 596,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,246.80 : 996,370.20 = 397,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,246.80/996,370.20 = 397,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,246.80x = 996,370.20 × 397,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,246.80x = 396,426,010,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,426,010,748.04/664,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,805.30

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