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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,355.30, 971,324.55 and 310,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,355.30, 971,324.55 and 310,265.70 is: 465,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,355.30 : 971,324.55 = 310,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,355.30/971,324.55 = 310,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,355.30x = 971,324.55 × 310,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,355.30x = 301,368,691,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,368,691,432.94/647,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,538.31

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