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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,223.16, 887,702.46 and 356,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,223.16, 887,702.46 and 356,835.50 is: 492,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,223.16 : 887,702.46 = 356,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,223.16/887,702.46 = 356,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,223.16x = 887,702.46 × 356,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,223.16x = 316,763,751,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,763,751,165.33/643,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,463.22

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