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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,373.70, 996,560.55 and 487,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,373.70, 996,560.55 and 487,226.70 is: 730,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,373.70 : 996,560.55 = 487,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,373.70/996,560.55 = 487,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,373.70x = 996,560.55 × 487,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,373.70x = 485,550,908,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,550,908,126.69/664,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,840.05

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