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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,999.10, 998,998.65 and 453,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,999.10, 998,998.65 and 453,422.70 is: 680,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,999.10 : 998,998.65 = 453,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,999.10/998,998.65 = 453,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,999.10x = 998,998.65 × 453,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,999.10x = 452,968,665,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,968,665,179.36/665,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,134.05

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