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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,523.10, 971,284.65 and 204,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,523.10, 971,284.65 and 204,291.10 is: 306,436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,523.10 : 971,284.65 = 204,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,523.10/971,284.65 = 204,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,523.10x = 971,284.65 × 204,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,523.10x = 198,424,809,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,424,809,561.62/647,523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,436.65

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