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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,344.60, 996,516.90 and 428,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,344.60, 996,516.90 and 428,148.60 is: 642,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,344.60 : 996,516.90 = 428,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,344.60/996,516.90 = 428,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,344.60x = 996,516.90 × 428,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,344.60x = 426,657,315,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,657,315,611.34/664,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,222.90

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