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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,972.20, 997,458.30 and 455,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,972.20, 997,458.30 and 455,020.20 is: 682,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,972.20 : 997,458.30 = 455,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,972.20/997,458.30 = 455,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,972.20x = 997,458.30 × 455,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,972.20x = 453,863,675,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,863,675,157.66/664,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,530.30

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