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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,159.52, 893,107.80 and 360,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,159.52, 893,107.80 and 360,679.60 is: 497,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,159.52 : 893,107.80 = 360,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,159.52/893,107.80 = 360,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,159.52x = 893,107.80 × 360,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,159.52x = 322,125,764,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,125,764,060.88/647,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,753.27

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