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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,548.70, 971,323.05 and 597,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,548.70, 971,323.05 and 597,782.30 is: 896,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,548.70 : 971,323.05 = 597,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,548.70/971,323.05 = 597,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,548.70x = 971,323.05 × 597,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,548.70x = 580,639,726,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,639,726,872.02/647,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,673.45

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