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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,142.40, 370,627.20 and 128,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,142.40, 370,627.20 and 128,774.40 is: 193,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,142.40 : 370,627.20 = 128,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,142.40/370,627.20 = 128,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,142.40x = 370,627.20 × 128,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,142.40x = 47,727,295,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,295,303.68/247,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,116.58

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