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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,765.12, 888,354.48 and 357,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,765.12, 888,354.48 and 357,285.40 is: 493,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,765.12 : 888,354.48 = 357,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,765.12/888,354.48 = 357,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,765.12x = 888,354.48 × 357,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,765.12x = 317,396,085,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,396,085,728.59/643,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,030.88

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