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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,471.80, 996,707.70 and 658,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,471.80, 996,707.70 and 658,566.90 is: 987,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,471.80 : 996,707.70 = 658,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,471.80/996,707.70 = 658,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,471.80x = 996,707.70 × 658,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,471.80x = 656,398,700,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,398,700,195.13/664,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,850.35

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