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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,286.04, 371,002.98 and 175,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,286.04, 371,002.98 and 175,377.48 is: 263,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,286.04 : 371,002.98 = 175,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,286.04/371,002.98 = 175,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,286.04x = 371,002.98 × 175,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,286.04x = 65,065,567,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,567,704.89/247,286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,118.64

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