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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,244.80, 970,521.60 and 272,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,244.80, 970,521.60 and 272,844.80 is: 409,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,244.80 : 970,521.60 = 272,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,244.80/970,521.60 = 272,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,244.80x = 970,521.60 × 272,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,244.80x = 264,801,771,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,801,771,847.68/647,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,121.51

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