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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,297.28, 971,360.64 and 314,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,297.28, 971,360.64 and 314,691.84 is: 472,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,297.28 : 971,360.64 = 314,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,297.28/971,360.64 = 314,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,297.28x = 971,360.64 × 314,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,297.28x = 305,679,267,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,679,267,105.18/647,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,239.38

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