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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,847.60, 970,271.40 and 363,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,847.60, 970,271.40 and 363,412.40 is: 545,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,847.60 : 970,271.40 = 363,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,847.60/970,271.40 = 363,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,847.60x = 970,271.40 × 363,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,847.60x = 352,608,658,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,608,658,125.36/646,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,118.60

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