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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,258.60, 996,387.90 and 439,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,258.60, 996,387.90 and 439,872.40 is: 659,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,258.60 : 996,387.90 = 439,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,258.60/996,387.90 = 439,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,258.60x = 996,387.90 × 439,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,258.60x = 438,283,536,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,283,536,903.96/664,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,808.60

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