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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,729.20, 971,302.20 and 248,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,729.20, 971,302.20 and 248,237.20 is: 372,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,729.20 : 971,302.20 = 248,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,729.20/971,302.20 = 248,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,729.20x = 971,302.20 × 248,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,729.20x = 241,113,338,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,113,338,481.84/647,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,244.05

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