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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,705.42, 962,234.13 and 375,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,705.42, 962,234.13 and 375,545.90 is: 563,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,705.42 : 962,234.13 = 375,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,705.42/962,234.13 = 375,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,705.42x = 962,234.13 × 375,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,705.42x = 361,363,082,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,363,082,361.57/641,705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,129.24

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