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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,776.31, 963,484.68 and 237,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,776.31, 963,484.68 and 237,708.24 is: 356,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,776.31 : 963,484.68 = 237,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,776.31/963,484.68 = 237,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,776.31x = 963,484.68 × 237,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,776.31x = 229,028,248,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,028,248,910.59/642,776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,310.97

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