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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,116.70, 997,675.05 and 455,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,116.70, 997,675.05 and 455,164.70 is: 682,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,116.70 : 997,675.05 = 455,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,116.70/997,675.05 = 455,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,116.70x = 997,675.05 × 455,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,116.70x = 454,106,464,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,106,464,830.74/665,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,747.05

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