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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,865.20, 972,235.20 and 363,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,865.20, 972,235.20 and 363,555.20 is: 545,578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,865.20 : 972,235.20 = 363,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,865.20/972,235.20 = 363,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,865.20x = 972,235.20 × 363,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,865.20x = 353,461,162,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,461,162,583.04/647,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,578.25

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