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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,529.55, 970,905.52 and 332,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,529.55, 970,905.52 and 332,601.55 is: 498,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,529.55 : 970,905.52 = 332,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,529.55/970,905.52 = 332,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,529.55x = 970,905.52 × 332,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,529.55x = 322,924,680,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,924,680,855.56/647,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,702.62

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