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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,545.40, 971,318.10 and 490,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,545.40, 971,318.10 and 490,081.40 is: 735,122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,545.40 : 971,318.10 = 490,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,545.40/971,318.10 = 490,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,545.40x = 971,318.10 × 490,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,545.40x = 476,024,934,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,024,934,293.34/647,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,122.10

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