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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,908.80, 970,363.20 and 366,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,908.80, 970,363.20 and 366,972.80 is: 550,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,908.80 : 970,363.20 = 366,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,908.80/970,363.20 = 366,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,908.80x = 970,363.20 × 366,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,908.80x = 356,096,900,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,096,900,520.96/646,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,459.20

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