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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,302.60, 996,453.90 and 451,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,302.60, 996,453.90 and 451,726.20 is: 677,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,302.60 : 996,453.90 = 451,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,302.60/996,453.90 = 451,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,302.60x = 996,453.90 × 451,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,302.60x = 450,124,333,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,124,333,722.18/664,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,589.30

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