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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,152.40, 970,265.40 and 436,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,152.40, 970,265.40 and 436,718.80 is: 655,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,152.40 : 970,265.40 = 436,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,152.40/970,265.40 = 436,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,152.40x = 970,265.40 × 436,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,152.40x = 423,733,141,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,733,141,169.52/646,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,778.95

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