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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,519.10, 971,278.65 and 498,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,519.10, 971,278.65 and 498,047.10 is: 747,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,519.10 : 971,278.65 = 498,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,519.10/971,278.65 = 498,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,519.10x = 971,278.65 × 498,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,519.10x = 483,742,514,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,742,514,924.42/647,519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,070.65

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