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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,327.30, 996,620.55 and 285,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,327.30, 996,620.55 and 285,247.30 is: 427,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,327.30 : 996,620.55 = 285,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,327.30/996,620.55 = 285,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,327.30x = 996,620.55 × 285,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,327.30x = 284,283,321,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,283,321,012.02/664,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,926.60

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