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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,282.91, 889,555.22 and 402,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,282.91, 889,555.22 and 402,674.08 is: 555,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,282.91 : 889,555.22 = 402,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,282.91/889,555.22 = 402,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,282.91x = 889,555.22 × 402,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,282.91x = 358,200,827,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,200,827,809.33/644,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,968.23

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