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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,290.48, 997,224.84 and 524,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,290.48, 997,224.84 and 524,149.68 is: 786,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,290.48 : 997,224.84 = 524,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,290.48/997,224.84 = 524,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,290.48x = 997,224.84 × 524,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,290.48x = 522,695,080,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,695,080,774.05/664,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,847.16

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