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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,737.80, 965,606.70 and 477,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,737.80, 965,606.70 and 477,849.80 is: 716,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,737.80 : 965,606.70 = 477,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,737.80/965,606.70 = 477,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,737.80x = 965,606.70 × 477,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,737.80x = 461,414,968,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,414,968,473.66/643,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,774.70

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