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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,159.43, 893,084.45 and 360,697.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,159.43, 893,084.45 and 360,697.97 is: 497,765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,159.43 : 893,084.45 = 360,697.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,159.43/893,084.45 = 360,697.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,159.43x = 893,084.45 × 360,697.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,159.43x = 322,133,744,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,133,744,589.89/647,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,765.67

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