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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,770.02, 966,004.96 and 270,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,770.02, 966,004.96 and 270,055.46 is: 405,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,770.02 : 966,004.96 = 270,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,770.02/966,004.96 = 270,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,770.02x = 966,004.96 × 270,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,770.02x = 260,874,913,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,874,913,835.08/643,770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,229.98

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