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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,738.70, 970,295.85 and 366,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,738.70, 970,295.85 and 366,927.90 is: 549,648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,738.70 : 970,295.85 = 366,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,738.70/970,295.85 = 366,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,738.70x = 970,295.85 × 366,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,738.70x = 356,028,618,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,028,618,619.22/647,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,648.52

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