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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,471.70, 971,207.55 and 362,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,471.70, 971,207.55 and 362,870.10 is: 544,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,471.70 : 971,207.55 = 362,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,471.70/971,207.55 = 362,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,471.70x = 971,207.55 × 362,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,471.70x = 352,422,180,789.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,422,180,789.26/647,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,305.15

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