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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,602.60, 971,403.90 and 367,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,602.60, 971,403.90 and 367,666.60 is: 551,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,602.60 : 971,403.90 = 367,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,602.60/971,403.90 = 367,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,602.60x = 971,403.90 × 367,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,602.60x = 357,152,769,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,152,769,139.74/647,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,499.90

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