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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,672,912.40, 958,009,368.60 and 275,167,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,672,912.40, 958,009,368.60 and 275,167,268.40 is: 412,750,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,672,912.40 : 958,009,368.60 = 275,167,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,672,912.40/958,009,368.60 = 275,167,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,672,912.40x = 958,009,368.60 × 275,167,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,672,912.40x = 263,612,821,059,270,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,612,821,059,270,720/638,672,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,750,902.60

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