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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,995.20, 971,301.60 and 248,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,995.20, 971,301.60 and 248,481.60 is: 372,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,995.20 : 971,301.60 = 248,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,995.20/971,301.60 = 248,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,995.20x = 971,301.60 × 248,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,995.20x = 241,350,575,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,350,575,650.56/647,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,457.35

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