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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,574.10, 971,361.15 and 204,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,574.10, 971,361.15 and 204,342.10 is: 306,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,574.10 : 971,361.15 = 204,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,574.10/971,361.15 = 204,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,574.10x = 971,361.15 × 204,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,574.10x = 198,489,977,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,489,977,249.42/647,574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,513.15

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