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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,453.70, 971,180.55 and 332,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,453.70, 971,180.55 and 332,525.70 is: 498,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,453.70 : 971,180.55 = 332,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,453.70/971,180.55 = 332,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,453.70x = 971,180.55 × 332,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,453.70x = 322,942,492,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,942,492,215.14/647,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,788.55

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