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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,374.91, 996,912.29 and 290,660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,374.91, 996,912.29 and 290,660.35 is: 436,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,374.91 : 996,912.29 = 290,660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,374.91/996,912.29 = 290,660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,374.91x = 996,912.29 × 290,660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,374.91x = 289,762,875,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,762,875,130.70/664,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,143.62

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