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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,041.39, 370,279.76 and 112,208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,041.39, 370,279.76 and 112,208.29 is: 168,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,041.39 : 370,279.76 = 112,208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,041.39/370,279.76 = 112,208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,041.39x = 370,279.76 × 112,208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,041.39x = 41,548,457,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,457,204.47/247,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,184.19

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