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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,708.80, 977,125.80 and 314,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,708.80, 977,125.80 and 314,910.80 is: 472,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,708.80 : 977,125.80 = 314,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,708.80/977,125.80 = 314,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,708.80x = 977,125.80 × 314,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,708.80x = 307,707,467,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,707,467,378.64/651,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,154.84

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