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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.40, 971,303.10 and 198,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.40, 971,303.10 and 198,255.40 is: 297,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.40 : 971,303.10 = 198,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.40/971,303.10 = 198,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.40x = 971,303.10 × 198,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.40x = 192,566,084,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,566,084,611.74/647,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,383.10

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