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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,151.20, 971,302.80 and 380,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,151.20, 971,302.80 and 380,578.40 is: 571,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,151.20 : 971,302.80 = 380,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,151.20/971,302.80 = 380,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,151.20x = 971,302.80 × 380,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,151.20x = 369,656,865,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,656,865,539.52/647,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,206.34

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