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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,458.30, 996,687.45 and 243,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,458.30, 996,687.45 and 243,898.20 is: 365,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,458.30 : 996,687.45 = 243,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,458.30/996,687.45 = 243,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,458.30x = 996,687.45 × 243,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,458.30x = 243,090,275,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,090,275,017.59/664,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,847.30

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