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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,249.63, 370,903.38 and 78,710.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,249.63, 370,903.38 and 78,710.89 is: 118,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,249.63 : 370,903.38 = 78,710.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,249.63/370,903.38 = 78,710.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,249.63x = 370,903.38 × 78,710.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,249.63x = 29,194,135,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,135,143.81/247,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,075.55

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