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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,139.74, 370,738.41 and 89,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,139.74, 370,738.41 and 89,442.46 is: 134,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,139.74 : 370,738.41 = 89,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,139.74/370,738.41 = 89,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,139.74x = 370,738.41 × 89,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,139.74x = 33,159,755,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159,755,406.89/247,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,174.11

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