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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,265.40, 370,898.10 and 122,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,265.40, 370,898.10 and 122,849.40 is: 184,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,265.40 : 370,898.10 = 122,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,265.40/370,898.10 = 122,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,265.40x = 370,898.10 × 122,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,265.40x = 45,564,609,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564,609,046.14/247,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,274.10

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