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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,279.60, 970,919.40 and 423,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,279.60, 970,919.40 and 423,330.80 is: 634,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,279.60 : 970,919.40 = 423,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,279.60/970,919.40 = 423,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,279.60x = 970,919.40 × 423,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,279.60x = 411,020,086,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,020,086,337.52/647,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,996.20

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