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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,309.40, 996,464.10 and 439,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,309.40, 996,464.10 and 439,923.20 is: 659,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,309.40 : 996,464.10 = 439,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,309.40/996,464.10 = 439,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,309.40x = 996,464.10 × 439,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,309.40x = 438,367,675,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,367,675,557.12/664,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,884.80

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