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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,254.20, 370,859.70 and 81,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,254.20, 370,859.70 and 81,042.20 is: 121,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,254.20 : 370,859.70 = 81,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,254.20/370,859.70 = 81,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,254.20x = 370,859.70 × 81,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,254.20x = 30,055,285,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,285,979.34/247,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,556.22

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