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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,624.10, 971,436.15 and 367,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,624.10, 971,436.15 and 367,688.10 is: 551,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,624.10 : 971,436.15 = 367,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,624.10/971,436.15 = 367,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,624.10x = 971,436.15 × 367,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,624.10x = 357,185,512,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,185,512,264.82/647,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,532.15

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