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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,695.63, 1,288,550.31 and 648,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,695.63, 1,288,550.31 and 648,357.80 is: 970,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,695.63 : 1,288,550.31 = 648,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,695.63/1,288,550.31 = 648,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,695.63x = 1,288,550.31 × 648,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,695.63x = 835,441,647,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,441,647,402.29/860,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,658.64

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