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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,015.40, 960,023.10 and 474,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,015.40, 960,023.10 and 474,127.40 is: 711,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,015.40 : 960,023.10 = 474,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,015.40/960,023.10 = 474,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,015.40x = 960,023.10 × 474,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,015.40x = 455,173,256,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,173,256,342.94/640,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,191.10

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