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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,492.46, 1,080,760.56 and 247,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,492.46, 1,080,760.56 and 247,171 is: 370,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,492.46 : 1,080,760.56 = 247,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,492.46/1,080,760.56 = 247,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,492.46x = 1,080,760.56 × 247,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,492.46x = 267,132,668,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,132,668,375.76/720,492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,764.00

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