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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,223.20, 970,143.60 and 247,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,223.20, 970,143.60 and 247,709.60 is: 371,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,223.20 : 970,143.60 = 247,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,223.20/970,143.60 = 247,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,223.20x = 970,143.60 × 247,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,223.20x = 240,313,883,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,313,883,098.56/647,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,299.86

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