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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,017.40, 960,026.10 and 608,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,017.40, 960,026.10 and 608,913.40 is: 913,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,017.40 : 960,026.10 = 608,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,017.40/960,026.10 = 608,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,017.40x = 960,026.10 × 608,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,017.40x = 584,572,756,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,572,756,639.74/640,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,370.10

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