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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,260.80, 970,545.60 and 272,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,260.80, 970,545.60 and 272,860.80 is: 409,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,260.80 : 970,545.60 = 272,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,260.80/970,545.60 = 272,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,260.80x = 970,545.60 × 272,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,260.80x = 264,823,848,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,823,848,852.48/647,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,145.51

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