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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,275.80, 996,413.70 and 451,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,275.80, 996,413.70 and 451,699.40 is: 677,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,275.80 : 996,413.70 = 451,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,275.80/996,413.70 = 451,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,275.80x = 996,413.70 × 451,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,275.80x = 450,079,470,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,079,470,441.78/664,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,549.10

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