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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,543.90, 971,315.85 and 490,079.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,543.90, 971,315.85 and 490,079.90 is: 735,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,543.90 : 971,315.85 = 490,079.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,543.90/971,315.85 = 490,079.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,543.90x = 971,315.85 × 490,079.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,543.90x = 476,022,374,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,022,374,636.42/647,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,119.85

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