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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.60, 971,310.90 and 498,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.60, 971,310.90 and 498,068.60 is: 747,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.60 : 971,310.90 = 498,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.60/971,310.90 = 498,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.60x = 971,310.90 × 498,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.60x = 483,779,460,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,779,460,127.74/647,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,102.90

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