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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,076.70, 997,615.05 and 455,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,076.70, 997,615.05 and 455,124.70 is: 682,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,076.70 : 997,615.05 = 455,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,076.70/997,615.05 = 455,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,076.70x = 997,615.05 × 455,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,076.70x = 454,039,250,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,039,250,346.74/665,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,687.05

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