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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,971.22, 361,474.38 and 63,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,971.22, 361,474.38 and 63,477 is: 95,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,971.22 : 361,474.38 = 63,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,971.22/361,474.38 = 63,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,971.22x = 361,474.38 × 63,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,971.22x = 22,945,309,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945,309,219.26/240,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,220.12

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