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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,487.70, 971,231.55 and 362,886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,487.70, 971,231.55 and 362,886.10 is: 544,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,487.70 : 971,231.55 = 362,886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,487.70/971,231.55 = 362,886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,487.70x = 971,231.55 × 362,886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,487.70x = 352,446,429,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,446,429,376.46/647,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,329.15

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