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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,469.20, 965,203.80 and 170,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,469.20, 965,203.80 and 170,202.40 is: 255,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,469.20 : 965,203.80 = 170,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,469.20/965,203.80 = 170,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,469.20x = 965,203.80 × 170,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,469.20x = 164,280,003,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,280,003,249.12/643,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,303.60

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