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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,200.30, 370,363.05 and 231,453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,200.30, 370,363.05 and 231,453.90 is: 346,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,200.30 : 370,363.05 = 231,453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,200.30/370,363.05 = 231,453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,200.30x = 370,363.05 × 231,453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,200.30x = 85,721,972,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,721,972,338.40/247,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,771.31

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