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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,267.60, 970,901.40 and 423,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,267.60, 970,901.40 and 423,318.80 is: 634,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,267.60 : 970,901.40 = 423,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,267.60/970,901.40 = 423,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,267.60x = 970,901.40 × 423,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,267.60x = 411,000,815,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,000,815,566.32/647,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,978.20

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