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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,277, 998,404.32 and 467,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,277, 998,404.32 and 467,986.40 is: 700,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,277 : 998,404.32 = 467,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,277/998,404.32 = 467,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,277x = 998,404.32 × 467,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,277x = 467,239,643,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,239,643,461.25/667,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,218.42

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