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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,264.40, 963,396.60 and 404,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,264.40, 963,396.60 and 404,837.20 is: 607,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,264.40 : 963,396.60 = 404,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,264.40/963,396.60 = 404,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,264.40x = 963,396.60 × 404,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,264.40x = 390,018,782,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,018,782,033.52/642,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,255.80

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