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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,546.40, 971,319.60 and 471,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,546.40, 971,319.60 and 471,290.40 is: 706,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,546.40 : 971,319.60 = 471,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,546.40/971,319.60 = 471,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,546.40x = 971,319.60 × 471,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,546.40x = 457,773,602,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,773,602,811.84/647,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,935.60

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