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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,547.10, 971,320.65 and 542,571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,547.10, 971,320.65 and 542,571.10 is: 813,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,547.10 : 971,320.65 = 542,571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,547.10/971,320.65 = 542,571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,547.10x = 971,320.65 × 542,571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,547.10x = 527,010,513,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,010,513,523.22/647,547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,856.65

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