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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,433.70, 996,650.55 and 487,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,433.70, 996,650.55 and 487,286.70 is: 730,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,433.70 : 996,650.55 = 487,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,433.70/996,650.55 = 487,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,433.70x = 996,650.55 × 487,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,433.70x = 485,654,557,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,654,557,562.69/664,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,930.05

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