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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,258.20, 370,865.70 and 81,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,258.20, 370,865.70 and 81,046.20 is: 121,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,258.20 : 370,865.70 = 81,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,258.20/370,865.70 = 81,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,258.20x = 370,865.70 × 81,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,258.20x = 30,057,255,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,255,695.34/247,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,562.22

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