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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,219.80, 958,829.70 and 402,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,219.80, 958,829.70 and 402,829.40 is: 604,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,219.80 : 958,829.70 = 402,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,219.80/958,829.70 = 402,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,219.80x = 958,829.70 × 402,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,219.80x = 386,244,792,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,244,792,753.18/639,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,244.10

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