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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,105.20, 997,657.80 and 455,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,105.20, 997,657.80 and 455,153.20 is: 682,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,105.20 : 997,657.80 = 455,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,105.20/997,657.80 = 455,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,105.20x = 997,657.80 × 455,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,105.20x = 454,087,140,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,087,140,174.96/665,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,729.80

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