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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,683.40, 971,525.10 and 471,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,683.40, 971,525.10 and 471,427.40 is: 707,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,683.40 : 971,525.10 = 471,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,683.40/971,525.10 = 471,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,683.40x = 971,525.10 × 471,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,683.40x = 458,003,551,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,003,551,927.74/647,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,141.10

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