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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,369.40, 996,554.10 and 439,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,369.40, 996,554.10 and 439,983.20 is: 659,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,369.40 : 996,554.10 = 439,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,369.40/996,554.10 = 439,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,369.40x = 996,554.10 × 439,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,369.40x = 438,467,061,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,467,061,891.12/664,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,974.80

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