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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,584.80, 970,988.40 and 332,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,584.80, 970,988.40 and 332,656.80 is: 498,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,584.80 : 970,988.40 = 332,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,584.80/970,988.40 = 332,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,584.80x = 970,988.40 × 332,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,584.80x = 323,005,893,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,005,893,981.12/647,584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,785.48

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