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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,562.20, 971,343.30 and 458,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,562.20, 971,343.30 and 458,605.40 is: 687,908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,562.20 : 971,343.30 = 458,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,562.20/971,343.30 = 458,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,562.20x = 971,343.30 × 458,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,562.20x = 445,463,282,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,463,282,633.82/647,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,908.10

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