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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,846.80, 970,270.20 and 362,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,846.80, 970,270.20 and 362,245.20 is: 543,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,846.80 : 970,270.20 = 362,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,846.80/970,270.20 = 362,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,846.80x = 970,270.20 × 362,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,846.80x = 351,475,722,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,475,722,653.04/646,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,367.80

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