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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,630.90, 970,985.55 and 248,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,630.90, 970,985.55 and 248,117.30 is: 371,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,630.90 : 970,985.55 = 248,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,630.90/970,985.55 = 248,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,630.90x = 970,985.55 × 248,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,630.90x = 240,918,313,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,918,313,005.02/647,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,999.41

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