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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,744.70, 971,325.45 and 248,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,744.70, 971,325.45 and 248,252.70 is: 372,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,744.70 : 971,325.45 = 248,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,744.70/971,325.45 = 248,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,744.70x = 971,325.45 × 248,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,744.70x = 241,134,165,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,134,165,541.22/647,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,267.29

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