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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.90, 968,889.45 and 480,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.90, 968,889.45 and 480,038.30 is: 717,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.90 : 968,889.45 = 480,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.90/968,889.45 = 480,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.90x = 968,889.45 × 480,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.90x = 465,104,044,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,104,044,465.94/647,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,753.27

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