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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,652.60, 957,978.90 and 607,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,652.60, 957,978.90 and 607,548.60 is: 911,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,652.60 : 957,978.90 = 607,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,652.60/957,978.90 = 607,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,652.60x = 957,978.90 × 607,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,652.60x = 582,018,739,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,018,739,524.54/638,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,322.90

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