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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,276.03, 370,910.02 and 78,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,276.03, 370,910.02 and 78,794.08 is: 118,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,276.03 : 370,910.02 = 78,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,276.03/370,910.02 = 78,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,276.03x = 370,910.02 × 78,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,276.03x = 29,225,513,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,513,788.68/247,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,189.84

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