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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,460.40, 970,729.80 and 247,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,460.40, 970,729.80 and 247,946.80 is: 371,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,460.40 : 970,729.80 = 247,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,460.40/970,729.80 = 247,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,460.40x = 970,729.80 × 247,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,460.40x = 240,689,347,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,689,347,574.64/647,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,743.74

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