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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,357.70, 996,973.95 and 380,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,357.70, 996,973.95 and 380,047.70 is: 570,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,357.70 : 996,973.95 = 380,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,357.70/996,973.95 = 380,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,357.70x = 996,973.95 × 380,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,357.70x = 378,897,656,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,897,656,657.42/664,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,321.77

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