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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,543.10, 971,314.65 and 204,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,543.10, 971,314.65 and 204,311.10 is: 306,466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,543.10 : 971,314.65 = 204,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,543.10/971,314.65 = 204,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,543.10x = 971,314.65 × 204,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,543.10x = 198,450,364,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,450,364,587.62/647,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,466.65

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