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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,713.10, 971,569.65 and 367,777.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,713.10, 971,569.65 and 367,777.10 is: 551,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,713.10 : 971,569.65 = 367,777.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,713.10/971,569.65 = 367,777.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,713.10x = 971,569.65 × 367,777.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,713.10x = 357,321,068,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,321,068,325.02/647,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,665.65

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