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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,346.70, 996,228.45 and 264,854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,346.70, 996,228.45 and 264,854.70 is: 397,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,346.70 : 996,228.45 = 264,854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,346.70/996,228.45 = 264,854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,346.70x = 996,228.45 × 264,854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,346.70x = 263,855,787,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,855,787,256.22/664,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,165.80

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