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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,525.20, 938,287.80 and 310,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,525.20, 938,287.80 and 310,597.20 is: 465,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,525.20 : 938,287.80 = 310,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,525.20/938,287.80 = 310,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,525.20x = 938,287.80 × 310,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,525.20x = 291,429,563,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,429,563,474.16/625,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,895.80

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