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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.30, 970,921.65 and 332,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.30, 970,921.65 and 332,612.30 is: 498,718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.30 : 970,921.65 = 332,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.30/970,921.65 = 332,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.30x = 970,921.65 × 332,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.30x = 322,940,483,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,940,483,126.30/647,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,718.74

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