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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,575.20, 971,362.80 and 579,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,575.20, 971,362.80 and 579,340.80 is: 869,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,575.20 : 971,362.80 = 579,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,575.20/971,362.80 = 579,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,575.20x = 971,362.80 × 579,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,575.20x = 562,750,101,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,750,101,642.24/647,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,011.20

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