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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,429.20, 971,143.80 and 362,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,429.20, 971,143.80 and 362,827.60 is: 544,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,429.20 : 971,143.80 = 362,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,429.20/971,143.80 = 362,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,429.20x = 971,143.80 × 362,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,429.20x = 352,357,774,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,357,774,208.88/647,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,241.40

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