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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,951.70, 983,927.55 and 432,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,951.70, 983,927.55 and 432,002.90 is: 648,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,951.70 : 983,927.55 = 432,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,951.70/983,927.55 = 432,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,951.70x = 983,927.55 × 432,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,951.70x = 425,059,554,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,059,554,989.90/655,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,004.35

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