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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,408.52, 889,606.98 and 402,825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,408.52, 889,606.98 and 402,825.48 is: 556,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,408.52 : 889,606.98 = 402,825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,408.52/889,606.98 = 402,825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,408.52x = 889,606.98 × 402,825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,408.52x = 358,356,358,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,356,358,729.85/644,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,101.21

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