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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,477.44, 971,216.16 and 204,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,477.44, 971,216.16 and 204,280 is: 306,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,477.44 : 971,216.16 = 204,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,477.44/971,216.16 = 204,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,477.44x = 971,216.16 × 204,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,477.44x = 198,400,037,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,400,037,164.80/647,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,420.00

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