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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,465.40, 970,737.30 and 247,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,465.40, 970,737.30 and 247,951.80 is: 371,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,465.40 : 970,737.30 = 247,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,465.40/970,737.30 = 247,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,465.40x = 970,737.30 × 247,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,465.40x = 240,696,060,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,696,060,862.14/647,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,751.23

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