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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,553.10, 971,329.65 and 367,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,553.10, 971,329.65 and 367,617.10 is: 551,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,553.10 : 971,329.65 = 367,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,553.10/971,329.65 = 367,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,553.10x = 971,329.65 × 367,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,553.10x = 357,077,389,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,077,389,077.02/647,553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,425.65

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