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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,409.60, 996,614.40 and 638,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,409.60, 996,614.40 and 638,165.60 is: 957,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,409.60 : 996,614.40 = 638,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,409.60/996,614.40 = 638,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,409.60x = 996,614.40 × 638,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,409.60x = 636,005,026,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,005,026,544.64/664,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,248.40

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