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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,469.10, 996,703.65 and 243,690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,469.10, 996,703.65 and 243,690.30 is: 365,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,469.10 : 996,703.65 = 243,690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,469.10/996,703.65 = 243,690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,469.10x = 996,703.65 × 243,690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,469.10x = 242,887,011,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,887,011,479.60/664,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,535.45

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