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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,853.30, 970,279.95 and 366,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,853.30, 970,279.95 and 366,917.30 is: 550,375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,853.30 : 970,279.95 = 366,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,853.30/970,279.95 = 366,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,853.30x = 970,279.95 × 366,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,853.30x = 356,012,499,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,012,499,498.14/646,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,375.95

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