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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,675.20, 995,512.80 and 398,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,675.20, 995,512.80 and 398,254.40 is: 597,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,675.20 : 995,512.80 = 398,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,675.20/995,512.80 = 398,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,675.20x = 995,512.80 × 398,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,675.20x = 396,467,352,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,467,352,856.32/663,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,381.60

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