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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,733.62, 970,299.23 and 322,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,733.62, 970,299.23 and 322,542.02 is: 483,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,733.62 : 970,299.23 = 322,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,733.62/970,299.23 = 322,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,733.62x = 970,299.23 × 322,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,733.62x = 312,962,273,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,962,273,648.65/647,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,165.09

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