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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,027.70, 970,541.55 and 423,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,027.70, 970,541.55 and 423,078.90 is: 634,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,027.70 : 970,541.55 = 423,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,027.70/970,541.55 = 423,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,027.70x = 970,541.55 × 423,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,027.70x = 410,615,651,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,615,651,378.30/647,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,618.35

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