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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,816.20, 971,432.70 and 248,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,816.20, 971,432.70 and 248,324.20 is: 372,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,816.20 : 971,432.70 = 248,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,816.20/971,432.70 = 248,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,816.20x = 971,432.70 × 248,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,816.20x = 241,230,248,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,230,248,081.34/647,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,374.52

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