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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,207.70, 972,311.55 and 608,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,207.70, 972,311.55 and 608,809.30 is: 913,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,207.70 : 972,311.55 = 608,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,207.70/972,311.55 = 608,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,207.70x = 972,311.55 × 608,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,207.70x = 591,952,314,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,952,314,137.42/648,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,213.95

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