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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,047.80, 370,571.70 and 80,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,047.80, 370,571.70 and 80,852.60 is: 121,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,047.80 : 370,571.70 = 80,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,047.80/370,571.70 = 80,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,047.80x = 370,571.70 × 80,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,047.80x = 29,961,685,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,685,431.42/247,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,278.90

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