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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,999.20, 970,498.80 and 292,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,999.20, 970,498.80 and 292,705.20 is: 439,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,999.20 : 970,498.80 = 292,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,999.20/970,498.80 = 292,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,999.20x = 970,498.80 × 292,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,999.20x = 284,070,045,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,070,045,353.76/646,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,057.80

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