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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,241.40, 370,862.10 and 60,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,241.40, 370,862.10 and 60,254.52 is: 90,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,241.40 : 370,862.10 = 60,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,241.40/370,862.10 = 60,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,241.40x = 370,862.10 × 60,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,241.40x = 22,346,117,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,117,821.69/247,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,381.78

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