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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,555.40, 971,333.10 and 490,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,555.40, 971,333.10 and 490,091.40 is: 735,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,555.40 : 971,333.10 = 490,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,555.40/971,333.10 = 490,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,555.40x = 971,333.10 × 490,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,555.40x = 476,041,998,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,041,998,845.34/647,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,137.10

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