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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,995.20, 971,992.80 and 448,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,995.20, 971,992.80 and 448,540.80 is: 672,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,995.20 : 971,992.80 = 448,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,995.20/971,992.80 = 448,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,995.20x = 971,992.80 × 448,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,995.20x = 435,978,428,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,978,428,106.24/647,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,811.20

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