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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,373.80, 995,372.70 and 404,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,373.80, 995,372.70 and 404,237.80 is: 605,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,373.80 : 995,372.70 = 404,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,373.80/995,372.70 = 404,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,373.80x = 995,372.70 × 404,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,373.80x = 402,367,270,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,367,270,428.06/664,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,633.86

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