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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,220.10, 370,830.15 and 147,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,220.10, 370,830.15 and 147,492.90 is: 221,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,220.10 : 370,830.15 = 147,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,220.10/370,830.15 = 147,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,220.10x = 370,830.15 × 147,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,220.10x = 54,694,814,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694,814,230.94/247,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,239.35

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