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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,033.40, 987,510.90 and 421,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,033.40, 987,510.90 and 421,950.20 is: 633,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,033.40 : 987,510.90 = 421,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,033.40/987,510.90 = 421,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,033.40x = 987,510.90 × 421,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,033.40x = 416,680,421,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,680,421,757.18/658,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,220.78

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