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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,646.15, 966,052.41 and 474,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,646.15, 966,052.41 and 474,831.09 is: 711,571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,646.15 : 966,052.41 = 474,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,646.15/966,052.41 = 474,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,646.15x = 966,052.41 × 474,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,646.15x = 458,711,718,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,711,718,837.43/644,646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,571.33

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