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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,577.60, 971,366.40 and 367,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,577.60, 971,366.40 and 367,641.60 is: 551,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,577.60 : 971,366.40 = 367,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,577.60/971,366.40 = 367,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,577.60x = 971,366.40 × 367,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,577.60x = 357,114,697,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,114,697,482.24/647,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,462.40

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