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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,565.80, 970,928.22 and 310,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,565.80, 970,928.22 and 310,598.60 is: 465,696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,565.80 : 970,928.22 = 310,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,565.80/970,928.22 = 310,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,565.80x = 970,928.22 × 310,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,565.80x = 301,568,945,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,568,945,832.49/647,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,696.22

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