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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,631.80, 971,447.70 and 253,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,631.80, 971,447.70 and 253,647.80 is: 380,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,631.80 : 971,447.70 = 253,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,631.80/971,447.70 = 253,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,631.80x = 971,447.70 × 253,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,631.80x = 246,405,571,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,405,571,920.06/647,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,471.70

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