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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,397.80, 966,232.20 and 245,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,397.80, 966,232.20 and 245,051.60 is: 367,438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,397.80 : 966,232.20 = 245,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,397.80/966,232.20 = 245,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,397.80x = 966,232.20 × 245,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,397.80x = 236,776,746,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776,746,581.52/644,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,438.79

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