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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,466.20, 970,907.70 and 247,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,466.20, 970,907.70 and 247,974.20 is: 371,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,466.20 : 970,907.70 = 247,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,466.20/970,907.70 = 247,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,466.20x = 970,907.70 × 247,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,466.20x = 240,760,060,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,760,060,181.34/647,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,849.62

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