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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,955.20, 998,059.20 and 349,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,955.20, 998,059.20 and 349,638.40 is: 524,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,955.20 : 998,059.20 = 349,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,955.20/998,059.20 = 349,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,955.20x = 998,059.20 × 349,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,955.20x = 348,959,821,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,959,821,793.28/664,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,786.97

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