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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,461.60, 971,192.40 and 423,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,461.60, 971,192.40 and 423,512.80 is: 635,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,461.60 : 971,192.40 = 423,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,461.60/971,192.40 = 423,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,461.60x = 971,192.40 × 423,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,461.60x = 411,312,412,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,312,412,662.72/647,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,269.20

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