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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,630.40, 970,984.80 and 248,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,630.40, 970,984.80 and 248,116.80 is: 371,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,630.40 : 970,984.80 = 248,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,630.40/970,984.80 = 248,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,630.40x = 970,984.80 × 248,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,630.40x = 240,917,641,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,917,641,424.64/647,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,998.66

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