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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,907.30, 971,860.95 and 310,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,907.30, 971,860.95 and 310,890.60 is: 466,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,907.30 : 971,860.95 = 310,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,907.30/971,860.95 = 310,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,907.30x = 971,860.95 × 310,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,907.30x = 302,142,433,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,142,433,862.07/647,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,335.90

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