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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,528.40, 971,292.60 and 471,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,528.40, 971,292.60 and 471,272.40 is: 706,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,528.40 : 971,292.60 = 471,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,528.40/971,292.60 = 471,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,528.40x = 971,292.60 × 471,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,528.40x = 457,743,394,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,743,394,704.24/647,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,908.60

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