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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,109.78, 370,531.44 and 133,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,109.78, 370,531.44 and 133,318.58 is: 199,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,109.78 : 370,531.44 = 133,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,109.78/370,531.44 = 133,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,109.78x = 370,531.44 × 133,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,109.78x = 49,398,725,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,398,725,426.16/247,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,905.99

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