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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,872.80, 994,621.20 and 403,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,872.80, 994,621.20 and 403,736.80 is: 604,882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,872.80 : 994,621.20 = 403,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,872.80/994,621.20 = 403,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,872.80x = 994,621.20 × 403,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,872.80x = 401,565,180,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,565,180,500.16/663,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,882.71

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