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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,039.40, 960,059.10 and 628,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,039.40, 960,059.10 and 628,980.20 is: 943,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,039.40 : 960,059.10 = 628,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,039.40/960,059.10 = 628,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,039.40x = 960,059.10 × 628,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,039.40x = 603,858,164,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,858,164,729.82/640,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,470.30

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