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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,546.80, 971,320.20 and 253,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,546.80, 971,320.20 and 253,562.80 is: 380,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,546.80 : 971,320.20 = 253,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,546.80/971,320.20 = 253,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,546.80x = 971,320.20 × 253,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,546.80x = 246,290,669,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,290,669,608.56/647,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,344.20

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