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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.40, 370,735.20 and 128,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.40, 370,735.20 and 128,846.40 is: 193,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.40 : 370,735.20 = 128,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.40/370,735.20 = 128,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.40x = 370,735.20 × 128,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.40x = 47,767,895,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767,895,873.28/247,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,224.57

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