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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,428.80, 996,643.20 and 465,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,428.80, 996,643.20 and 465,363.20 is: 698,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,428.80 : 996,643.20 = 465,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,428.80/996,643.20 = 465,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,428.80x = 996,643.20 × 465,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,428.80x = 463,801,068,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,801,068,810.24/664,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,044.80

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