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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,554.40, 971,331.60 and 204,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,554.40, 971,331.60 and 204,322.40 is: 306,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,554.40 : 971,331.60 = 204,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,554.40/971,331.60 = 204,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,554.40x = 971,331.60 × 204,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,554.40x = 198,464,803,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,464,803,707.84/647,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,483.60

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