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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,837.40, 991,256.10 and 626,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,837.40, 991,256.10 and 626,720.20 is: 940,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,837.40 : 991,256.10 = 626,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,837.40/991,256.10 = 626,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,837.40x = 991,256.10 × 626,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,837.40x = 621,240,221,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,240,221,243.22/660,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,080.30

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