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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,855,997.60, 998,783,996.40 and 483,246,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,855,997.60, 998,783,996.40 and 483,246,487.20 is: 724,869,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,855,997.60 : 998,783,996.40 = 483,246,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,855,997.60/998,783,996.40 = 483,246,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,855,997.60x = 998,783,996.40 × 483,246,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,855,997.60x = 482,658,857,731,877,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,658,857,731,877,440/665,855,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,869,730.80

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