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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,543.70, 971,315.55 and 362,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,543.70, 971,315.55 and 362,942.10 is: 544,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,543.70 : 971,315.55 = 362,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,543.70/971,315.55 = 362,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,543.70x = 971,315.55 × 362,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,543.70x = 352,531,305,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,531,305,479.66/647,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,413.15

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