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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,172.88, 370,472.84 and 113,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,172.88, 370,472.84 and 113,773.04 is: 170,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,172.88 : 370,472.84 = 113,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,172.88/370,472.84 = 113,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,172.88x = 370,472.84 × 113,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,172.88x = 42,149,821,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,149,821,244.23/247,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,527.69

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