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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,150.60, 997,725.90 and 452,574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,150.60, 997,725.90 and 452,574.20 is: 678,861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,150.60 : 997,725.90 = 452,574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,150.60/997,725.90 = 452,574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,150.60x = 997,725.90 × 452,574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,150.60x = 451,545,001,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,545,001,011.78/665,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,861.30

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