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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,515.60, 971,273.40 and 498,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,515.60, 971,273.40 and 498,043.60 is: 747,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,515.60 : 971,273.40 = 498,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,515.60/971,273.40 = 498,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,515.60x = 971,273.40 × 498,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,515.60x = 483,736,500,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,736,500,720.24/647,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,065.40

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