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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,647.40, 971,471.10 and 471,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,647.40, 971,471.10 and 471,391.40 is: 707,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,647.40 : 971,471.10 = 471,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,647.40/971,471.10 = 471,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,647.40x = 971,471.10 × 471,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,647.40x = 457,943,121,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,943,121,888.54/647,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,087.10

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