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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,572.70, 971,359.05 and 423,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,572.70, 971,359.05 and 423,623.90 is: 635,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,572.70 : 971,359.05 = 423,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,572.70/971,359.05 = 423,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,572.70x = 971,359.05 × 423,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,572.70x = 411,490,909,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,490,909,061.30/647,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,435.85

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