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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,267.36, 893,259.20 and 360,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,267.36, 893,259.20 and 360,789.52 is: 497,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,267.36 : 893,259.20 = 360,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,267.36/893,259.20 = 360,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,267.36x = 893,259.20 × 360,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,267.36x = 322,278,558,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,278,558,003.58/647,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,906.40

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