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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,117.70, 972,176.55 and 606,645.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,117.70, 972,176.55 and 606,645.70 is: 909,968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,117.70 : 972,176.55 = 606,645.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,117.70/972,176.55 = 606,645.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,117.70x = 972,176.55 × 606,645.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,117.70x = 589,766,723,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,766,723,698.34/648,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,968.55

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