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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,394.89, 969,592.34 and 203,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,394.89, 969,592.34 and 203,162.89 is: 304,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,394.89 : 969,592.34 = 203,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,394.89/969,592.34 = 203,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,394.89x = 969,592.34 × 203,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,394.89x = 196,985,180,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,985,180,900.45/646,394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,744.34

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