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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,909.60, 964,942.80 and 446,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,909.60, 964,942.80 and 446,687.20 is: 669,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,909.60 : 964,942.80 = 446,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,909.60/964,942.80 = 446,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,909.60x = 964,942.80 × 446,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,909.60x = 431,027,597,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,027,597,492.16/643,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,391.48

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