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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,160.40, 970,740.60 and 332,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,160.40, 970,740.60 and 332,232.40 is: 498,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,160.40 : 970,740.60 = 332,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,160.40/970,740.60 = 332,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,160.40x = 970,740.60 × 332,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,160.40x = 322,511,479,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,511,479,315.44/647,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,348.60

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