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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,568.80, 970,932.72 and 310,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,568.80, 970,932.72 and 310,601.60 is: 465,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,568.80 : 970,932.72 = 310,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,568.80/970,932.72 = 310,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,568.80x = 970,932.72 × 310,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,568.80x = 301,573,256,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,573,256,324.35/647,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,700.72

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