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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,740.70, 970,298.85 and 366,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,740.70, 970,298.85 and 366,929.90 is: 549,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,740.70 : 970,298.85 = 366,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,740.70/970,298.85 = 366,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,740.70x = 970,298.85 × 366,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,740.70x = 356,031,660,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,031,660,000.62/647,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,651.52

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