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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,480.70, 971,221.05 and 608,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,480.70, 971,221.05 and 608,082.30 is: 912,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,480.70 : 971,221.05 = 608,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,480.70/971,221.05 = 608,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,480.70x = 971,221.05 × 608,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,480.70x = 590,582,329,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,582,329,892.42/647,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,123.45

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