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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,497.40, 971,246.10 and 204,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,497.40, 971,246.10 and 204,265.40 is: 306,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,497.40 : 971,246.10 = 204,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,497.40/971,246.10 = 204,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,497.40x = 971,246.10 × 204,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,497.40x = 198,391,973,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,391,973,114.94/647,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,398.10

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