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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,220.72, 369,912.52 and 147,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,220.72, 369,912.52 and 147,435.20 is: 220,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,220.72 : 369,912.52 = 147,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,220.72/369,912.52 = 147,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,220.72x = 369,912.52 × 147,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,220.72x = 54,538,126,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,538,126,368.70/247,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,605.00

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