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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,432.81, 893,629.59 and 382,450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,432.81, 893,629.59 and 382,450.57 is: 527,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,432.81 : 893,629.59 = 382,450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,432.81/893,629.59 = 382,450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,432.81x = 893,629.59 × 382,450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,432.81x = 341,769,146,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,769,146,064.37/647,432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,883.57

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