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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,486.10, 971,229.15 and 498,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,486.10, 971,229.15 and 498,014.10 is: 747,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,486.10 : 971,229.15 = 498,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,486.10/971,229.15 = 498,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,486.10x = 971,229.15 × 498,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,486.10x = 483,685,811,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,685,811,031.02/647,486.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,021.15

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