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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,577.24, 996,865.77 and 366,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,577.24, 996,865.77 and 366,950.24 is: 550,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,577.24 : 996,865.77 = 366,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,577.24/996,865.77 = 366,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,577.24x = 996,865.77 × 366,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,577.24x = 365,800,133,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,800,133,549.29/664,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,425.31

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