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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,141.80, 370,712.70 and 245,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,141.80, 370,712.70 and 245,586.60 is: 368,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,141.80 : 370,712.70 = 245,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,141.80/370,712.70 = 245,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,141.80x = 370,712.70 × 245,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,141.80x = 91,042,071,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,042,071,569.82/247,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,379.90

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