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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,553.55, 971,330.33 and 253,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,553.55, 971,330.33 and 253,569.55 is: 380,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,553.55 : 971,330.33 = 253,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,553.55/971,330.33 = 253,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,553.55x = 971,330.33 × 253,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,553.55x = 246,299,793,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,299,793,411.60/647,553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,354.33

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