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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,710.80, 972,408.11 and 498,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,710.80, 972,408.11 and 498,056.18 is: 747,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,710.80 : 972,408.11 = 498,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,710.80/972,408.11 = 498,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,710.80x = 972,408.11 × 498,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,710.80x = 484,313,866,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,313,866,468.25/647,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,731.66

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