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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,008.80, 963,013.20 and 455,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,008.80, 963,013.20 and 455,384.80 is: 683,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,008.80 : 963,013.20 = 455,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,008.80/963,013.20 = 455,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,008.80x = 963,013.20 × 455,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,008.80x = 438,541,573,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,541,573,479.36/642,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,077.20

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