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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.80, 370,828.20 and 134,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.80, 370,828.20 and 134,855.60 is: 202,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.80 : 370,828.20 = 134,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.80/370,828.20 = 134,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.80x = 370,828.20 × 134,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.80x = 50,008,259,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,008,259,407.92/247,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,283.40

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