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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,887.20, 970,330.80 and 617,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,887.20, 970,330.80 and 617,856.80 is: 926,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,887.20 : 970,330.80 = 617,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,887.20/970,330.80 = 617,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,887.20x = 970,330.80 × 617,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,887.20x = 599,525,483,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,525,483,029.44/646,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,785.20

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