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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,955.80, 997,433.70 and 462,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,955.80, 997,433.70 and 462,002.20 is: 693,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,955.80 : 997,433.70 = 462,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,955.80/997,433.70 = 462,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,955.80x = 997,433.70 × 462,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,955.80x = 460,816,563,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,816,563,754.14/664,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,003.30

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