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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,444.20, 970,874.70 and 247,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,444.20, 970,874.70 and 247,952.20 is: 371,816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,444.20 : 970,874.70 = 247,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,444.20/970,874.70 = 247,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,444.20x = 970,874.70 × 247,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,444.20x = 240,730,517,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,730,517,789.34/647,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,816.63

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