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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,471.20, 971,206.80 and 362,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,471.20, 971,206.80 and 362,869.60 is: 544,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,471.20 : 971,206.80 = 362,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,471.20/971,206.80 = 362,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,471.20x = 971,206.80 × 362,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,471.20x = 352,421,423,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,421,423,033.28/647,471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,304.40

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