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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,493.70, 996,740.55 and 664,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,493.70, 996,740.55 and 664,493.70 is: 996,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,493.70 : 996,740.55 = 664,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,493.70/996,740.55 = 664,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,493.70x = 996,740.55 × 664,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,493.70x = 662,327,816,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,327,816,009.54/664,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,740.55

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