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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,268.72, 370,648.69 and 112,426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,268.72, 370,648.69 and 112,426.58 is: 168,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,268.72 : 370,648.69 = 112,426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,268.72/370,648.69 = 112,426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,268.72x = 370,648.69 × 112,426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,268.72x = 41,670,765,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670,765,243.74/247,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,524.21

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