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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,049.40, 370,746.90 and 106,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,049.40, 370,746.90 and 106,908.60 is: 160,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,049.40 : 370,746.90 = 106,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,049.40/370,746.90 = 106,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,049.40x = 370,746.90 × 106,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,049.40x = 39,636,032,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636,032,033.34/247,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,437.68

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