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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,541.40, 971,312.10 and 471,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,541.40, 971,312.10 and 471,285.40 is: 706,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,541.40 : 971,312.10 = 471,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,541.40/971,312.10 = 471,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,541.40x = 971,312.10 × 471,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,541.40x = 457,765,211,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,765,211,573.34/647,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,928.10

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