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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,005.80, 972,008.70 and 396,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,005.80, 972,008.70 and 396,063.40 is: 594,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,005.80 : 972,008.70 = 396,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,005.80/972,008.70 = 396,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,005.80x = 972,008.70 × 396,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,005.80x = 384,977,070,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,977,070,551.58/648,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,095.10

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