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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,281.20, 958,921.80 and 401,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,281.20, 958,921.80 and 401,335.60 is: 602,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,281.20 : 958,921.80 = 401,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,281.20/958,921.80 = 401,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,281.20x = 958,921.80 × 401,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,281.20x = 384,849,455,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,849,455,956.08/639,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,003.40

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