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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,642.60, 1,017,963.90 and 647,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,642.60, 1,017,963.90 and 647,538.60 is: 971,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,642.60 : 1,017,963.90 = 647,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,642.60/1,017,963.90 = 647,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,642.60x = 1,017,963.90 × 647,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,642.60x = 659,170,918,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,170,918,656.54/678,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,307.90

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