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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,445.80, 996,668.70 and 398,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,445.80, 996,668.70 and 398,069.20 is: 597,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,445.80 : 996,668.70 = 398,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,445.80/996,668.70 = 398,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,445.80x = 996,668.70 × 398,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,445.80x = 396,743,112,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,743,112,074.04/664,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,103.80

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