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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,045.70, 997,568.55 and 455,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,045.70, 997,568.55 and 455,093.70 is: 682,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,045.70 : 997,568.55 = 455,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,045.70/997,568.55 = 455,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,045.70x = 997,568.55 × 455,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,045.70x = 453,987,162,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,987,162,423.14/665,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,640.55

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