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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,537.40, 970,845.30 and 248,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,537.40, 970,845.30 and 248,023.80 is: 371,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,537.40 : 970,845.30 = 248,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,537.40/970,845.30 = 248,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,537.40x = 970,845.30 × 248,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,537.40x = 240,792,740,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,792,740,518.14/647,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,859.20

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