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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,624.40, 970,270.20 and 398,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,624.40, 970,270.20 and 398,014.80 is: 596,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,624.40 : 970,270.20 = 398,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,624.40/970,270.20 = 398,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,624.40x = 970,270.20 × 398,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,624.40x = 386,181,899,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,181,899,598.96/647,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,305.36

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