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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,161.65, 969,242.74 and 290,760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,161.65, 969,242.74 and 290,760.51 is: 436,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,161.65 : 969,242.74 = 290,760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,161.65/969,242.74 = 290,760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,161.65x = 969,242.74 × 290,760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,161.65x = 281,817,512,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,817,512,669.30/646,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,140.89

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