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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,742.70, 970,301.85 and 366,931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,742.70, 970,301.85 and 366,931.90 is: 549,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,742.70 : 970,301.85 = 366,931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,742.70/970,301.85 = 366,931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,742.70x = 970,301.85 × 366,931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,742.70x = 356,034,701,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,034,701,394.02/647,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,654.52

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