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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,472.10, 971,208.15 and 423,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,472.10, 971,208.15 and 423,523.30 is: 635,284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,472.10 : 971,208.15 = 423,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,472.10/971,208.15 = 423,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,472.10x = 971,208.15 × 423,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,472.10x = 411,329,280,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,329,280,674.90/647,472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,284.95

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