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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,450.40, 996,675.60 and 265,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,450.40, 996,675.60 and 265,152.80 is: 397,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,450.40 : 996,675.60 = 265,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,450.40/996,675.60 = 265,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,450.40x = 996,675.60 × 265,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,450.40x = 264,271,326,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,271,326,031.68/664,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,729.20

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