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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,476.60, 996,714.90 and 638,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,476.60, 996,714.90 and 638,232.60 is: 957,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,476.60 : 996,714.90 = 638,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,476.60/996,714.90 = 638,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,476.60x = 996,714.90 × 638,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,476.60x = 636,135,942,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,135,942,085.74/664,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,348.90

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