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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,413.40, 971,120.10 and 489,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,413.40, 971,120.10 and 489,949.40 is: 734,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,413.40 : 971,120.10 = 489,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,413.40/971,120.10 = 489,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,413.40x = 971,120.10 × 489,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,413.40x = 475,799,710,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,799,710,322.94/647,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,924.10

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