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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,423.20, 970,904.40 and 292,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,423.20, 970,904.40 and 292,607.20 is: 438,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,423.20 : 970,904.40 = 292,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,423.20/970,904.40 = 292,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,423.20x = 970,904.40 × 292,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,423.20x = 284,093,617,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,093,617,951.68/647,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,806.67

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