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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,228.80, 970,497.60 and 272,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,228.80, 970,497.60 and 272,828.80 is: 409,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,228.80 : 970,497.60 = 272,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,228.80/970,497.60 = 272,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,228.80x = 970,497.60 × 272,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,228.80x = 264,779,695,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,779,695,610.88/647,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,097.52

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