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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,367.20, 996,550.80 and 487,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,367.20, 996,550.80 and 487,220.20 is: 730,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,367.20 : 996,550.80 = 487,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,367.20/996,550.80 = 487,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,367.20x = 996,550.80 × 487,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,367.20x = 485,539,680,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,539,680,086.16/664,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,830.30

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