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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,604.80, 996,259.20 and 380,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,604.80, 996,259.20 and 380,003.20 is: 569,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,604.80 : 996,259.20 = 380,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,604.80/996,259.20 = 380,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,604.80x = 996,259.20 × 380,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,604.80x = 378,581,684,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,581,684,029.44/664,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,634.29

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