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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,498.20, 970,955.70 and 248,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,498.20, 970,955.70 and 248,006.20 is: 371,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,498.20 : 970,955.70 = 248,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,498.20/970,955.70 = 248,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,498.20x = 970,955.70 × 248,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,498.20x = 240,803,033,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,803,033,525.34/647,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,897.61

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