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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,888.04, 972,112.72 and 348,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,888.04, 972,112.72 and 348,018.72 is: 522,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,888.04 : 972,112.72 = 348,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,888.04/972,112.72 = 348,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,888.04x = 972,112.72 × 348,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,888.04x = 338,313,424,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,313,424,510.12/647,888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,178.84

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