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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,052.80, 970,579.20 and 332,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,052.80, 970,579.20 and 332,124.80 is: 498,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,052.80 : 970,579.20 = 332,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,052.80/970,579.20 = 332,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,052.80x = 970,579.20 × 332,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,052.80x = 322,353,422,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,353,422,684.16/647,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,187.20

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