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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,999.20, 997,498.80 and 455,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,999.20, 997,498.80 and 455,047.20 is: 682,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,999.20 : 997,498.80 = 455,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,999.20/997,498.80 = 455,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,999.20x = 997,498.80 × 455,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,999.20x = 453,909,035,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,909,035,943.36/664,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,570.80

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