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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,531.70, 971,297.55 and 395,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,531.70, 971,297.55 and 395,589.30 is: 593,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,531.70 : 971,297.55 = 395,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,531.70/971,297.55 = 395,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,531.70x = 971,297.55 × 395,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,531.70x = 384,234,917,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,234,917,896.22/647,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,383.95

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