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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,276.80, 370,477.80 and 231,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,276.80, 370,477.80 and 231,530.40 is: 346,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,276.80 : 370,477.80 = 231,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,276.80/370,477.80 = 231,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,276.80x = 370,477.80 × 231,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,276.80x = 85,776,873,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,776,873,225.12/247,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,886.05

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