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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,542.80, 971,314.20 and 367,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,542.80, 971,314.20 and 367,606.80 is: 551,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,542.80 : 971,314.20 = 367,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,542.80/971,314.20 = 367,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,542.80x = 971,314.20 × 367,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,542.80x = 357,061,704,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,061,704,856.56/647,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,410.20

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