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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,434.70, 970,860.45 and 247,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,434.70, 970,860.45 and 247,942.70 is: 371,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,434.70 : 970,860.45 = 247,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,434.70/970,860.45 = 247,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,434.70x = 970,860.45 × 247,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,434.70x = 240,717,761,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,717,761,296.22/647,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,802.38

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