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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.10, 971,302.65 and 542,559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.10, 971,302.65 and 542,559.10 is: 813,838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.10 : 971,302.65 = 542,559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.10/971,302.65 = 542,559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.10x = 971,302.65 × 542,559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.10x = 526,989,091,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,989,091,611.62/647,535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,838.65

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