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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,373.19, 971,199.98 and 248,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,373.19, 971,199.98 and 248,014 is: 372,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,373.19 : 971,199.98 = 248,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,373.19/971,199.98 = 248,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,373.19x = 971,199.98 × 248,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,373.19x = 240,871,191,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,871,191,839.72/647,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,074.71

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