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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,228.60, 996,342.90 and 439,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,228.60, 996,342.90 and 439,842.40 is: 659,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,228.60 : 996,342.90 = 439,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,228.60/996,342.90 = 439,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,228.60x = 996,342.90 × 439,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,228.60x = 438,233,852,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,233,852,358.96/664,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,763.60

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