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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,212.23, 370,327.01 and 120,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,212.23, 370,327.01 and 120,482.91 is: 180,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,212.23 : 370,327.01 = 120,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,212.23/370,327.01 = 120,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,212.23x = 370,327.01 × 120,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,212.23x = 44,618,075,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618,075,213.98/247,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,484.91

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