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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,602.80, 971,404.20 and 253,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,602.80, 971,404.20 and 253,618.80 is: 380,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,602.80 : 971,404.20 = 253,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,602.80/971,404.20 = 253,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,602.80x = 971,404.20 × 253,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,602.80x = 246,366,367,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,366,367,518.96/647,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,428.20

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