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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.40, 971,999.10 and 204,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.40, 971,999.10 and 204,767.40 is: 307,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.40 : 971,999.10 = 204,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.40/971,999.10 = 204,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.40x = 971,999.10 × 204,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.40x = 199,033,728,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,033,728,509.34/647,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,151.10

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