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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,465.46, 967,072.68 and 265,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,465.46, 967,072.68 and 265,424.34 is: 398,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,465.46 : 967,072.68 = 265,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,465.46/967,072.68 = 265,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,465.46x = 967,072.68 × 265,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,465.46x = 256,684,627,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,684,627,821.03/644,465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,290.74

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