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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,526.40, 970,828.80 and 248,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,526.40, 970,828.80 and 248,012.80 is: 371,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,526.40 : 970,828.80 = 248,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,526.40/970,828.80 = 248,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,526.40x = 970,828.80 × 248,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,526.40x = 240,777,969,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,969,008.64/647,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,842.71

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