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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,642.30, 963,963.45 and 376,703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,642.30, 963,963.45 and 376,703.10 is: 565,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,642.30 : 963,963.45 = 376,703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,642.30/963,963.45 = 376,703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,642.30x = 963,963.45 × 376,703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,642.30x = 363,128,019,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,128,019,901.70/642,642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,054.65

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