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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,486.20, 971,229.30 and 423,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,486.20, 971,229.30 and 423,537.40 is: 635,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,486.20 : 971,229.30 = 423,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,486.20/971,229.30 = 423,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,486.20x = 971,229.30 × 423,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,486.20x = 411,351,932,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,351,932,525.82/647,486.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,306.10

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