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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,852.80, 971,390.40 and 332,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,852.80, 971,390.40 and 332,924.80 is: 499,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,852.80 : 971,390.40 = 332,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,852.80/971,390.40 = 332,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,852.80x = 971,390.40 × 332,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,852.80x = 323,399,954,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,399,954,641.92/647,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,187.40

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