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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,020.40, 960,030.60 and 608,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,020.40, 960,030.60 and 608,916.40 is: 913,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,020.40 : 960,030.60 = 608,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,020.40/960,030.60 = 608,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,020.40x = 960,030.60 × 608,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,020.40x = 584,578,376,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,578,376,841.84/640,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,374.60

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