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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,281.10, 996,421.65 and 451,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,281.10, 996,421.65 and 451,704.70 is: 677,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,281.10 : 996,421.65 = 451,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,281.10/996,421.65 = 451,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,281.10x = 996,421.65 × 451,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,281.10x = 450,088,342,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,088,342,486.76/664,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,557.05

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