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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.30, 971,302.95 and 367,599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.30, 971,302.95 and 367,599.30 is: 551,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.30 : 971,302.95 = 367,599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.30/971,302.95 = 367,599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.30x = 971,302.95 × 367,599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.30x = 357,050,284,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,050,284,507.94/647,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,398.95

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