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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,480.80, 995,533.20 and 404,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,480.80, 995,533.20 and 404,344.80 is: 605,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,480.80 : 995,533.20 = 404,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,480.80/995,533.20 = 404,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,480.80x = 995,533.20 × 404,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,480.80x = 402,538,672,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,538,672,647.36/664,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,794.29

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