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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,817.20, 971,434.20 and 248,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,817.20, 971,434.20 and 248,325.20 is: 372,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,817.20 : 971,434.20 = 248,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,817.20/971,434.20 = 248,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,817.20x = 971,434.20 × 248,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,817.20x = 241,231,592,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,231,592,001.84/647,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,376.02

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