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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,341.40, 996,512.10 and 439,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,341.40, 996,512.10 and 439,955.20 is: 659,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,341.40 : 996,512.10 = 439,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,341.40/996,512.10 = 439,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,341.40x = 996,512.10 × 439,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,341.40x = 438,420,680,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,420,680,257.92/664,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,932.80

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