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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,672.40, 971,047.80 and 248,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,672.40, 971,047.80 and 248,158.80 is: 372,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,672.40 : 971,047.80 = 248,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,672.40/971,047.80 = 248,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,672.40x = 971,047.80 × 248,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,672.40x = 240,974,056,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,974,056,790.64/647,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,061.64

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