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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,859.20, 955,476.60 and 438,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,859.20, 955,476.60 and 438,404.80 is: 656,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,859.20 : 955,476.60 = 438,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,859.20/955,476.60 = 438,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,859.20x = 955,476.60 × 438,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,859.20x = 418,885,527,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,885,527,727.68/637,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,705.32

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