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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,277.80, 996,416.70 and 601,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,277.80, 996,416.70 and 601,292.20 is: 901,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,277.80 : 996,416.70 = 601,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,277.80/996,416.70 = 601,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,277.80x = 996,416.70 × 601,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,277.80x = 599,137,589,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,137,589,659.74/664,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,938.30

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