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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,170.80, 971,047.80 and 310,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,170.80, 971,047.80 and 310,081.20 is: 465,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,170.80 : 971,047.80 = 310,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,170.80/971,047.80 = 310,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,170.80x = 971,047.80 × 310,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,170.80x = 301,103,667,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,103,667,081.36/647,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,261.52

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