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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,284.30, 996,426.45 and 451,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,284.30, 996,426.45 and 451,707.90 is: 677,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,284.30 : 996,426.45 = 451,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,284.30/996,426.45 = 451,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,284.30x = 996,426.45 × 451,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,284.30x = 450,093,699,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,093,699,233.96/664,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,561.85

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