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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,404.70, 971,107.05 and 247,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,404.70, 971,107.05 and 247,839.80 is: 371,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,404.70 : 971,107.05 = 247,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,404.70/971,107.05 = 247,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,404.70x = 971,107.05 × 247,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,404.70x = 240,678,977,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,678,977,050.59/647,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,759.70

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