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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,060.20, 970,359.90 and 292,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,060.20, 970,359.90 and 292,244.20 is: 438,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,060.20 : 970,359.90 = 292,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,060.20/970,359.90 = 292,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,060.20x = 970,359.90 × 292,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,060.20x = 283,582,052,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,582,052,687.58/647,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,262.24

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