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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,252.80, 370,879.20 and 134,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,252.80, 370,879.20 and 134,889.60 is: 202,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,252.80 : 370,879.20 = 134,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,252.80/370,879.20 = 134,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,252.80x = 370,879.20 × 134,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,252.80x = 50,027,746,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,746,936.32/247,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,334.40

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