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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,549.90, 971,324.85 and 490,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,549.90, 971,324.85 and 490,085.90 is: 735,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,549.90 : 971,324.85 = 490,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,549.90/971,324.85 = 490,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,549.90x = 971,324.85 × 490,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,549.90x = 476,032,613,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,032,613,304.62/647,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,128.85

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