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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,501.70, 970,960.95 and 248,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,501.70, 970,960.95 and 248,009.70 is: 371,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,501.70 : 970,960.95 = 248,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,501.70/970,960.95 = 248,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,501.70x = 970,960.95 × 248,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,501.70x = 240,807,733,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,807,733,921.22/647,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,902.86

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