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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,465.80, 996,698.70 and 486,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,465.80, 996,698.70 and 486,006.60 is: 729,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,465.80 : 996,698.70 = 486,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,465.80/996,698.70 = 486,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,465.80x = 996,698.70 × 486,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,465.80x = 484,402,146,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,402,146,411.42/664,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,009.90

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