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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,488.20, 971,232.30 and 362,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,488.20, 971,232.30 and 362,886.60 is: 544,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,488.20 : 971,232.30 = 362,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,488.20/971,232.30 = 362,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,488.20x = 971,232.30 × 362,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,488.20x = 352,447,187,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,447,187,157.18/647,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,329.90

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