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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,897.80, 971,846.70 and 482,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,897.80, 971,846.70 and 482,009.80 is: 723,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,897.80 : 971,846.70 = 482,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,897.80/971,846.70 = 482,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,897.80x = 971,846.70 × 482,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,897.80x = 468,439,633,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,439,633,497.66/647,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,014.70

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