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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,700.80, 977,113.80 and 314,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,700.80, 977,113.80 and 314,902.80 is: 472,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,700.80 : 977,113.80 = 314,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,700.80/977,113.80 = 314,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,700.80x = 977,113.80 × 314,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,700.80x = 307,695,871,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,695,871,538.64/651,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,142.85

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