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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,287.04, 371,004.48 and 175,378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,287.04, 371,004.48 and 175,378.48 is: 263,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,287.04 : 371,004.48 = 175,378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,287.04/371,004.48 = 175,378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,287.04x = 371,004.48 × 175,378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,287.04x = 65,066,201,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066,201,775.59/247,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,120.14

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