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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,374.09, 965,064.78 and 170,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,374.09, 965,064.78 and 170,054.44 is: 255,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,374.09 : 965,064.78 = 170,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,374.09/965,064.78 = 170,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,374.09x = 965,064.78 × 170,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,374.09x = 164,113,548,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,113,548,313.96/643,374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,082.62

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