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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,751.29, 970,243.81 and 267,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,751.29, 970,243.81 and 267,466.04 is: 401,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,751.29 : 970,243.81 = 267,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,751.29/970,243.81 = 267,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,751.29x = 970,243.81 × 267,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,751.29x = 259,507,263,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,507,263,506.66/646,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,247.38

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