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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,550.60, 971,325.90 and 204,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,550.60, 971,325.90 and 204,318.60 is: 306,477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,550.60 : 971,325.90 = 204,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,550.60/971,325.90 = 204,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,550.60x = 971,325.90 × 204,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,550.60x = 198,459,948,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,459,948,031.74/647,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,477.90

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