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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,528.90, 970,832.55 and 248,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,528.90, 970,832.55 and 248,015.30 is: 371,846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,528.90 : 970,832.55 = 248,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,528.90/970,832.55 = 248,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,528.90x = 970,832.55 × 248,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,528.90x = 240,781,326,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,781,326,138.02/647,528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,846.46

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