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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 364,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 364,564.40 is: 546,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.60 : 971,999.40 = 364,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.60/971,999.40 = 364,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.60x = 971,999.40 × 364,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.60x = 354,356,378,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,356,378,061.36/647,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,846.60

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