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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,045.40, 960,068.10 and 628,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,045.40, 960,068.10 and 628,986.20 is: 943,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,045.40 : 960,068.10 = 628,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,045.40/960,068.10 = 628,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,045.40x = 960,068.10 × 628,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,045.40x = 603,869,585,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,869,585,960.22/640,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,479.30

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