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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,982.20, 997,473.30 and 465,527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,982.20, 997,473.30 and 465,527.80 is: 698,291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,982.20 : 997,473.30 = 465,527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,982.20/997,473.30 = 465,527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,982.20x = 997,473.30 × 465,527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,982.20x = 464,351,550,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,351,550,907.74/664,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,291.70

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