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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,242.99, 372,717.59 and 230,764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,242.99, 372,717.59 and 230,764.46 is: 347,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,242.99 : 372,717.59 = 230,764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,242.99/372,717.59 = 230,764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,242.99x = 372,717.59 × 230,764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,242.99x = 86,009,970,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,009,970,371.44/247,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,876.27

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