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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,291.80, 996,437.70 and 570,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,291.80, 996,437.70 and 570,979.80 is: 856,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,291.80 : 996,437.70 = 570,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,291.80/996,437.70 = 570,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,291.80x = 996,437.70 × 570,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,291.80x = 568,945,798,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,945,798,658.46/664,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,469.70

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