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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,275.03, 370,908.52 and 78,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,275.03, 370,908.52 and 78,793.08 is: 118,188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,275.03 : 370,908.52 = 78,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,275.03/370,908.52 = 78,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,275.03x = 370,908.52 × 78,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,275.03x = 29,225,024,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,024,144.33/247,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,188.34

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