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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,267.20, 370,879.20 and 81,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,267.20, 370,879.20 and 81,055.20 is: 121,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,267.20 : 370,879.20 = 81,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,267.20/370,879.20 = 81,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,267.20x = 370,879.20 × 81,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,267.20x = 30,061,687,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061,687,731.84/247,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,575.72

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