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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,833.80, 969,905.10 and 272,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,833.80, 969,905.10 and 272,433.80 is: 408,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,833.80 : 969,905.10 = 272,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,833.80/969,905.10 = 272,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,833.80x = 969,905.10 × 272,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,833.80x = 264,234,932,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,234,932,032.38/646,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,505.14

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