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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.74, 2,471.61 and 607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.74, 2,471.61 and 607.97 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.74 : 2,471.61 = 607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.74/2,471.61 = 607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.74x = 2,471.61 × 607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.74x = 1,502,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,673.19/1,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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