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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,557.40, 970,875.30 and 248,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,557.40, 970,875.30 and 248,043.80 is: 371,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,557.40 : 970,875.30 = 248,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,557.40/970,875.30 = 248,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,557.40x = 970,875.30 × 248,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,557.40x = 240,819,598,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,819,598,738.14/647,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,889.19

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