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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,026.40, 960,039.60 and 608,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,026.40, 960,039.60 and 608,922.40 is: 913,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,026.40 : 960,039.60 = 608,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,026.40/960,039.60 = 608,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,026.40x = 960,039.60 × 608,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,026.40x = 584,589,617,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,589,617,327.04/640,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,383.60

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