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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,061.27, 369,885.87 and 231,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,061.27, 369,885.87 and 231,367.25 is: 346,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,061.27 : 369,885.87 = 231,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,061.27/369,885.87 = 231,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,061.27x = 369,885.87 × 231,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,061.27x = 85,579,477,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,579,477,480.47/247,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,389.69

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