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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,287.80, 996,431.70 and 658,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,287.80, 996,431.70 and 658,382.90 is: 987,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,287.80 : 996,431.70 = 658,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,287.80/996,431.70 = 658,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,287.80x = 996,431.70 × 658,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,287.80x = 656,033,592,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,033,592,297.93/664,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,574.35

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