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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,549.60, 971,324.40 and 498,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,549.60, 971,324.40 and 498,077.60 is: 747,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,549.60 : 971,324.40 = 498,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,549.60/971,324.40 = 498,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,549.60x = 971,324.40 × 498,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,549.60x = 483,794,925,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,794,925,973.44/647,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,116.40

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