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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,736.20, 971,312.70 and 248,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,736.20, 971,312.70 and 248,244.20 is: 372,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,736.20 : 971,312.70 = 248,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,736.20/971,312.70 = 248,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,736.20x = 971,312.70 × 248,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,736.20x = 241,122,744,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,122,744,161.34/647,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,254.54

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