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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,523.70, 971,285.55 and 398,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,523.70, 971,285.55 and 398,346.10 is: 597,519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,523.70 : 971,285.55 = 398,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,523.70/971,285.55 = 398,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,523.70x = 971,285.55 × 398,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,523.70x = 386,907,810,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,907,810,828.86/647,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,519.15

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