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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,268.10, 370,931.90 and 87,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,268.10, 370,931.90 and 87,311.12 is: 130,977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,268.10 : 370,931.90 = 87,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,268.10/370,931.90 = 87,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,268.10x = 370,931.90 × 87,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,268.10x = 32,386,479,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386,479,196.17/247,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,977.19

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