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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,878.60, 970,317.90 and 366,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,878.60, 970,317.90 and 366,942.60 is: 550,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,878.60 : 970,317.90 = 366,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,878.60/970,317.90 = 366,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,878.60x = 970,317.90 × 366,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,878.60x = 356,050,973,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,050,973,052.54/646,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,413.90

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