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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,585.90, 970,918.05 and 248,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,585.90, 970,918.05 and 248,072.30 is: 371,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,585.90 : 970,918.05 = 248,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,585.90/970,918.05 = 248,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,585.90x = 970,918.05 × 248,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,585.90x = 240,857,873,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,857,873,775.02/647,585.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,931.93

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