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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,995.72, 1,047,203.64 and 248,657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,995.72, 1,047,203.64 and 248,657.94 is: 373,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,995.72 : 1,047,203.64 = 248,657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,995.72/1,047,203.64 = 248,657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,995.72x = 1,047,203.64 × 248,657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,995.72x = 260,395,499,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,395,499,882.90/697,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,061.74

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