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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,556.80, 970,914.72 and 310,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,556.80, 970,914.72 and 310,589.60 is: 465,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,556.80 : 970,914.72 = 310,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,556.80/970,914.72 = 310,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,556.80x = 970,914.72 × 310,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,556.80x = 301,556,014,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,556,014,518.91/647,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,682.72

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