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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,810.72, 888,452.08 and 357,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,810.72, 888,452.08 and 357,333.28 is: 493,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,810.72 : 888,452.08 = 357,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,810.72/888,452.08 = 357,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,810.72x = 888,452.08 × 357,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,810.72x = 317,473,495,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,473,495,869.22/643,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,116.20

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