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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,115.80, 970,673.70 and 332,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,115.80, 970,673.70 and 332,187.80 is: 498,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,115.80 : 970,673.70 = 332,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,115.80/970,673.70 = 332,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,115.80x = 970,673.70 × 332,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,115.80x = 322,445,960,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,445,960,920.86/647,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,281.70

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