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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,279.60, 996,419.40 and 451,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,279.60, 996,419.40 and 451,703.20 is: 677,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,279.60 : 996,419.40 = 451,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,279.60/996,419.40 = 451,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,279.60x = 996,419.40 × 451,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,279.60x = 450,085,831,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,085,831,522.08/664,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,554.80

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