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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,060.80, 370,591.20 and 223,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,060.80, 370,591.20 and 223,441.20 is: 335,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,060.80 : 370,591.20 = 223,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,060.80/370,591.20 = 223,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,060.80x = 370,591.20 × 223,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,060.80x = 82,805,342,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,805,342,437.44/247,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,161.80

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