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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,997.60, 971,996.40 and 368,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,997.60, 971,996.40 and 368,061.60 is: 552,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,997.60 : 971,996.40 = 368,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,997.60/971,996.40 = 368,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,997.60x = 971,996.40 × 368,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,997.60x = 357,754,550,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,754,550,178.24/647,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,092.40

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