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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,374.70, 996,562.05 and 464,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,374.70, 996,562.05 and 464,920.30 is: 697,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,374.70 : 996,562.05 = 464,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,374.70/996,562.05 = 464,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,374.70x = 996,562.05 × 464,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,374.70x = 463,321,927,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,321,927,254.62/664,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,380.45

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