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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,176.24, 370,793.16 and 89,478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,176.24, 370,793.16 and 89,478.96 is: 134,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,176.24 : 370,793.16 = 89,478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,176.24/370,793.16 = 89,478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,176.24x = 370,793.16 × 89,478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,176.24x = 33,178,186,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178,186,331.91/247,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,228.87

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