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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,539.80, 970,920.90 and 332,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,539.80, 970,920.90 and 332,611.80 is: 498,717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,539.80 : 970,920.90 = 332,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,539.80/970,920.90 = 332,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,539.80x = 970,920.90 × 332,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,539.80x = 322,939,748,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,939,748,206.62/647,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,717.99

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