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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,940.80, 972,348.60 and 422,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,940.80, 972,348.60 and 422,752.70 is: 634,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,940.80 : 972,348.60 = 422,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,940.80/972,348.60 = 422,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,940.80x = 972,348.60 × 422,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,940.80x = 411,062,995,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,062,995,991.22/647,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,414.43

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