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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,671.60, 998,507.40 and 413,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,671.60, 998,507.40 and 413,729.20 is: 620,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,671.60 : 998,507.40 = 413,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,671.60/998,507.40 = 413,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,671.60x = 998,507.40 × 413,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,671.60x = 413,111,667,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,111,667,796.08/665,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,593.80

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