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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,287.40, 1,024,906.80 and 309,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,287.40, 1,024,906.80 and 309,310.40 is: 463,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,287.40 : 1,024,906.80 = 309,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,287.40/1,024,906.80 = 309,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,287.40x = 1,024,906.80 × 309,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,287.40x = 317,014,332,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,014,332,270.72/683,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,954.60

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