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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,588.40, 970,921.80 and 248,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,588.40, 970,921.80 and 248,074.80 is: 371,935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,588.40 : 970,921.80 = 248,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,588.40/970,921.80 = 248,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,588.40x = 970,921.80 × 248,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,588.40x = 240,861,231,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,861,231,350.64/647,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,935.68

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