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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,686.10, 997,029.15 and 243,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,686.10, 997,029.15 and 243,907.30 is: 365,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,686.10 : 997,029.15 = 243,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,686.10/997,029.15 = 243,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,686.10x = 997,029.15 × 243,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,686.10x = 243,182,687,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,182,687,997.80/664,686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,860.95

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