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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,288,004.80, 996,432,007.20 and 480,621,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,288,004.80, 996,432,007.20 and 480,621,995.20 is: 720,932,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,288,004.80 : 996,432,007.20 = 480,621,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,288,004.80/996,432,007.20 = 480,621,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,288,004.80x = 996,432,007.20 × 480,621,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,288,004.80x = 478,907,139,381,604,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,907,139,381,604,800/664,288,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,932,992.80

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