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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,673.80, 964,010.70 and 243,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,673.80, 964,010.70 and 243,327.60 is: 364,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,673.80 : 964,010.70 = 243,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,673.80/964,010.70 = 243,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,673.80x = 964,010.70 × 243,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,673.80x = 234,570,410,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,570,410,005.32/642,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,991.40

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