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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,710.70, 996,950.85 and 243,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,710.70, 996,950.85 and 243,769.90 is: 365,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,710.70 : 996,950.85 = 243,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,710.70/996,950.85 = 243,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,710.70x = 996,950.85 × 243,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,710.70x = 243,026,609,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,026,609,009.42/664,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,612.60

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