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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,087.65, 960,697.35 and 685,087.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,087.65, 960,697.35 and 685,087.65 is: 960,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,087.65 : 960,697.35 = 685,087.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,087.65/960,697.35 = 685,087.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,087.65x = 960,697.35 × 685,087.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,087.65x = 658,161,889,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,161,889,872.73/685,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,697.35

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