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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,570.80, 970,967.40 and 332,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,570.80, 970,967.40 and 332,642.80 is: 498,764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,570.80 : 970,967.40 = 332,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,570.80/970,967.40 = 332,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,570.80x = 970,967.40 × 332,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,570.80x = 322,985,314,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,985,314,644.72/647,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,764.48

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