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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,521.70, 971,282.55 and 362,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,521.70, 971,282.55 and 362,920.10 is: 544,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,521.70 : 971,282.55 = 362,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,521.70/971,282.55 = 362,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,521.70x = 971,282.55 × 362,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,521.70x = 352,497,960,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,497,960,174.26/647,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,380.15

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