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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,320.30, 996,610.05 and 285,240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,320.30, 996,610.05 and 285,240.30 is: 427,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,320.30 : 996,610.05 = 285,240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,320.30/996,610.05 = 285,240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,320.30x = 996,610.05 × 285,240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,320.30x = 284,273,349,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,273,349,645.02/664,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,916.10

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