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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,058.22, 370,419.60 and 78,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,058.22, 370,419.60 and 78,528 is: 117,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,058.22 : 370,419.60 = 78,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,058.22/370,419.60 = 78,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,058.22x = 370,419.60 × 78,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,058.22x = 29,088,310,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088,310,348.80/247,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,738.69

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