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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,744.20, 965,616.30 and 269,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,744.20, 965,616.30 and 269,728.20 is: 404,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,744.20 : 965,616.30 = 269,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,744.20/965,616.30 = 269,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,744.20x = 965,616.30 × 269,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,744.20x = 260,453,946,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,453,946,489.66/643,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,592.30

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