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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,731.20, 971,305.20 and 248,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,731.20, 971,305.20 and 248,239.20 is: 372,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,731.20 : 971,305.20 = 248,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,731.20/971,305.20 = 248,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,731.20x = 971,305.20 × 248,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,731.20x = 241,116,025,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,116,025,803.84/647,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,247.05

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