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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,586.80, 970,991.40 and 332,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,586.80, 970,991.40 and 332,658.80 is: 498,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,586.80 : 970,991.40 = 332,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,586.80/970,991.40 = 332,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,586.80x = 970,991.40 × 332,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,586.80x = 323,008,833,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,008,833,934.32/647,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,788.48

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