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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,474.60, 971,211.90 and 498,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,474.60, 971,211.90 and 498,002.60 is: 747,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,474.60 : 971,211.90 = 498,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,474.60/971,211.90 = 498,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,474.60x = 971,211.90 × 498,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,474.60x = 483,666,051,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,666,051,350.94/647,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,003.90

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