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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,676.70, 973,015.05 and 424,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,676.70, 973,015.05 and 424,727.90 is: 637,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,676.70 : 973,015.05 = 424,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,676.70/973,015.05 = 424,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,676.70x = 973,015.05 × 424,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,676.70x = 413,266,638,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,266,638,854.90/648,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,091.85

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