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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,961.20, 971,250.60 and 248,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,961.20, 971,250.60 and 248,447.60 is: 372,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,961.20 : 971,250.60 = 248,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,961.20/971,250.60 = 248,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,961.20x = 971,250.60 × 248,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,961.20x = 241,304,880,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,304,880,568.56/647,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,406.37

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