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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,599.60, 971,399.40 and 367,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,599.60, 971,399.40 and 367,663.60 is: 551,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,599.60 : 971,399.40 = 367,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,599.60/971,399.40 = 367,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,599.60x = 971,399.40 × 367,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,599.60x = 357,148,200,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,148,200,441.84/647,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,495.40

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