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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,562.80, 970,923.72 and 310,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,562.80, 970,923.72 and 310,595.60 is: 465,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,562.80 : 970,923.72 = 310,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,562.80/970,923.72 = 310,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,562.80x = 970,923.72 × 310,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,562.80x = 301,564,635,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,564,635,367.63/647,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,691.72

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