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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,715.54, 972,415.24 and 498,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,715.54, 972,415.24 and 498,060.93 is: 747,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,715.54 : 972,415.24 = 498,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,715.54/972,415.24 = 498,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,715.54x = 972,415.24 × 498,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,715.54x = 484,322,032,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,322,032,101.72/647,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,738.79

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