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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,481.08, 969,874.26 and 203,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,481.08, 969,874.26 and 203,249.08 is: 304,921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,481.08 : 969,874.26 = 203,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,481.08/969,874.26 = 203,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,481.08x = 969,874.26 × 203,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,481.08x = 197,126,051,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,126,051,060.68/646,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,921.61

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