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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,670.61, 962,173.67 and 342,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,670.61, 962,173.67 and 342,070.72 is: 512,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,670.61 : 962,173.67 = 342,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,670.61/962,173.67 = 342,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,670.61x = 962,173.67 × 342,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,670.61x = 329,131,433,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,131,433,540.72/641,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,928.96

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