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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,528.80, 971,293.20 and 253,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,528.80, 971,293.20 and 253,544.80 is: 380,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,528.80 : 971,293.20 = 253,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,528.80/971,293.20 = 253,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,528.80x = 971,293.20 × 253,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,528.80x = 246,266,340,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,266,340,135.36/647,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,317.20

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