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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,009.80, 960,014.70 and 440,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,009.80, 960,014.70 and 440,944.20 is: 661,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,009.80 : 960,014.70 = 440,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,009.80/960,014.70 = 440,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,009.80x = 960,014.70 × 440,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,009.80x = 423,312,913,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,312,913,879.74/640,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,416.30

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