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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,637.20, 971,225.40 and 292,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,637.20, 971,225.40 and 292,821.20 is: 439,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,637.20 : 971,225.40 = 292,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,637.20/971,225.40 = 292,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,637.20x = 971,225.40 × 292,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,637.20x = 284,395,387,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,395,387,098.48/647,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,127.63

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