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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,002.20, 970,503.30 and 173,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,002.20, 970,503.30 and 173,735.40 is: 260,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,002.20 : 970,503.30 = 173,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,002.20/970,503.30 = 173,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,002.20x = 970,503.30 × 173,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,002.20x = 168,610,779,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,610,779,026.82/647,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,603.10

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