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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,704.62, 965,725.17 and 373,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,704.62, 965,725.17 and 373,573.08 is: 560,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,704.62 : 965,725.17 = 373,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,704.62/965,725.17 = 373,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,704.62x = 965,725.17 × 373,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,704.62x = 360,768,926,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,768,926,190.42/643,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,457.26

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