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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,853.80, 971,780.70 and 332,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,853.80, 971,780.70 and 332,925.80 is: 499,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,853.80 : 971,780.70 = 332,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,853.80/971,780.70 = 332,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,853.80x = 971,780.70 × 332,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,853.80x = 323,530,866,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,530,866,972.06/647,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,388.70

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