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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,271.64, 964,993.86 and 244,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,271.64, 964,993.86 and 244,060.44 is: 366,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,271.64 : 964,993.86 = 244,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,271.64/964,993.86 = 244,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,271.64x = 964,993.86 × 244,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,271.64x = 235,516,826,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,516,826,068.90/643,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,123.44

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