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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,055.64, 892,924.56 and 360,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,055.64, 892,924.56 and 360,569.44 is: 497,579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,055.64 : 892,924.56 = 360,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,055.64/892,924.56 = 360,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,055.64x = 892,924.56 × 360,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,055.64x = 321,961,308,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,961,308,561.45/647,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,579.02

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