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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,072.60, 370,608.90 and 147,345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,072.60, 370,608.90 and 147,345.40 is: 221,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,072.60 : 370,608.90 = 147,345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,072.60/370,608.90 = 147,345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,072.60x = 370,608.90 × 147,345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,072.60x = 54,607,516,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,607,516,614.06/247,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,018.10

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