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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.80, 971,311.20 and 253,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.80, 971,311.20 and 253,556.80 is: 380,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.80 : 971,311.20 = 253,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.80/971,311.20 = 253,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.80x = 971,311.20 × 253,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.80x = 246,282,559,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,282,559,676.16/647,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,335.20

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