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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,213.84, 370,215.95 and 223,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,213.84, 370,215.95 and 223,252.26 is: 334,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,213.84 : 370,215.95 = 223,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,213.84/370,215.95 = 223,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,213.84x = 370,215.95 × 223,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,213.84x = 82,651,547,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651,547,158.14/247,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,332.21

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