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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,553.80, 971,330.70 and 253,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,553.80, 971,330.70 and 253,569.80 is: 380,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,553.80 : 971,330.70 = 253,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,553.80/971,330.70 = 253,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,553.80x = 971,330.70 × 253,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,553.80x = 246,300,131,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,300,131,332.86/647,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,354.70

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