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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,415.70, 996,623.55 and 487,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,415.70, 996,623.55 and 487,268.70 is: 730,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,415.70 : 996,623.55 = 487,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,415.70/996,623.55 = 487,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,415.70x = 996,623.55 × 487,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,415.70x = 485,623,461,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,623,461,597.89/664,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,903.05

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