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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,551.90, 971,327.85 and 471,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,551.90, 971,327.85 and 471,295.90 is: 706,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,551.90 : 971,327.85 = 471,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,551.90/971,327.85 = 471,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,551.90x = 971,327.85 × 471,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,551.90x = 457,782,833,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,782,833,260.82/647,551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,943.85

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