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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,642.80, 996,316.20 and 380,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,642.80, 996,316.20 and 380,041.20 is: 569,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,642.80 : 996,316.20 = 380,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,642.80/996,316.20 = 380,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,642.80x = 996,316.20 × 380,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,642.80x = 378,641,204,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,641,204,227.44/664,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,691.28

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