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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.70, 971,303.55 and 398,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.70, 971,303.55 and 398,358.10 is: 597,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.70 : 971,303.55 = 398,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.70/971,303.55 = 398,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.70x = 971,303.55 × 398,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.70x = 386,926,636,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,926,636,701.26/647,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,537.15

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