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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,046.40, 370,742.40 and 106,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,046.40, 370,742.40 and 106,905.60 is: 160,433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,046.40 : 370,742.40 = 106,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,046.40/370,742.40 = 106,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,046.40x = 370,742.40 × 106,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,046.40x = 39,634,438,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634,438,717.44/247,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,433.18

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