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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,481.20, 996,721.80 and 454,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,481.20, 996,721.80 and 454,529.20 is: 681,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,481.20 : 996,721.80 = 454,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,481.20/996,721.80 = 454,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,481.20x = 996,721.80 × 454,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,481.20x = 453,039,162,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,039,162,376.56/664,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,793.80

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