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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,481.70, 996,722.55 and 454,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,481.70, 996,722.55 and 454,529.70 is: 681,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,481.70 : 996,722.55 = 454,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,481.70/996,722.55 = 454,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,481.70x = 996,722.55 × 454,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,481.70x = 453,040,001,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,040,001,634.74/664,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,794.55

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