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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,259.20, 370,867.20 and 81,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,259.20, 370,867.20 and 81,047.20 is: 121,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,259.20 : 370,867.20 = 81,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,259.20/370,867.20 = 81,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,259.20x = 370,867.20 × 81,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,259.20x = 30,057,748,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,748,131.84/247,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,563.72

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