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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,371.40, 996,557.10 and 439,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,371.40, 996,557.10 and 439,985.20 is: 659,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,371.40 : 996,557.10 = 439,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,371.40/996,557.10 = 439,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,371.40x = 996,557.10 × 439,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,371.40x = 438,470,374,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,470,374,954.92/664,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,977.80

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