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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.60, 972,477.30 and 626,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.60, 972,477.30 and 626,545.40 is: 940,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.60 : 972,477.30 = 626,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.60/972,477.30 = 626,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.60x = 972,477.30 × 626,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.60x = 609,301,178,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,301,178,919.42/647,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,946.68

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