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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,729.20, 965,593.80 and 269,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,729.20, 965,593.80 and 269,713.20 is: 404,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,729.20 : 965,593.80 = 269,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,729.20/965,593.80 = 269,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,729.20x = 965,593.80 × 269,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,729.20x = 260,433,393,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,433,393,698.16/643,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,569.80

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