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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,270.80, 958,906.20 and 402,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,270.80, 958,906.20 and 402,880.40 is: 604,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,270.80 : 958,906.20 = 402,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,270.80/958,906.20 = 402,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,270.80x = 958,906.20 × 402,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,270.80x = 386,324,513,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,324,513,418.48/639,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,320.60

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