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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,029.40, 970,544.10 and 331,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,029.40, 970,544.10 and 331,381.40 is: 497,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,029.40 : 970,544.10 = 331,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,029.40/970,544.10 = 331,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,029.40x = 970,544.10 × 331,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,029.40x = 321,620,262,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,620,262,619.74/647,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,072.10

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