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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,730.40, 962,595.60 and 442,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,730.40, 962,595.60 and 442,664.80 is: 663,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,730.40 : 962,595.60 = 442,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,730.40/962,595.60 = 442,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,730.40x = 962,595.60 × 442,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,730.40x = 426,107,188,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,107,188,754.88/641,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,997.20

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