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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,019.40, 960,029.10 and 266,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,019.40, 960,029.10 and 266,310.60 is: 399,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,019.40 : 960,029.10 = 266,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,019.40/960,029.10 = 266,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,019.40x = 960,029.10 × 266,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,019.40x = 255,665,925,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,665,925,638.46/640,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,465.90

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