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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,489.20, 971,233.80 and 362,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,489.20, 971,233.80 and 362,887.60 is: 544,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,489.20 : 971,233.80 = 362,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,489.20/971,233.80 = 362,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,489.20x = 971,233.80 × 362,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,489.20x = 352,448,702,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,448,702,720.88/647,489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,331.40

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