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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,268.10, 889,534.80 and 402,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,268.10, 889,534.80 and 402,659.28 is: 555,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,268.10 : 889,534.80 = 402,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,268.10/889,534.80 = 402,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,268.10x = 889,534.80 × 402,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,268.10x = 358,179,442,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,179,442,102.94/644,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,947.81

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