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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,467.82, 888,091.82 and 357,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,467.82, 888,091.82 and 357,080.17 is: 492,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,467.82 : 888,091.82 = 357,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,467.82/888,091.82 = 357,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,467.82x = 888,091.82 × 357,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,467.82x = 317,119,978,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,119,978,061.21/643,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,829.58

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