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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,165.40, 970,748.10 and 332,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,165.40, 970,748.10 and 332,237.40 is: 498,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,165.40 : 970,748.10 = 332,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,165.40/970,748.10 = 332,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,165.40x = 970,748.10 × 332,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,165.40x = 322,518,824,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,518,824,798.94/647,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,356.10

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