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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,361.70, 996,979.95 and 380,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,361.70, 996,979.95 and 380,051.70 is: 570,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,361.70 : 996,979.95 = 380,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,361.70/996,979.95 = 380,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,361.70x = 996,979.95 × 380,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,361.70x = 378,903,924,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,903,924,863.42/664,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,327.77

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