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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,421.20, 996,631.80 and 464,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,421.20, 996,631.80 and 464,966.80 is: 697,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,421.20 : 996,631.80 = 464,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,421.20/996,631.80 = 464,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,421.20x = 996,631.80 × 464,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,421.20x = 463,400,698,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,400,698,824.24/664,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,450.20

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