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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,449.08, 971,363.16 and 332,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,449.08, 971,363.16 and 332,125.80 is: 498,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,449.08 : 971,363.16 = 332,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,449.08/971,363.16 = 332,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,449.08x = 971,363.16 × 332,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,449.08x = 322,614,766,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,614,766,605.53/647,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,285.93

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