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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,287.40, 370,931.10 and 122,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,287.40, 370,931.10 and 122,871.40 is: 184,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,287.40 : 370,931.10 = 122,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,287.40/370,931.10 = 122,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,287.40x = 370,931.10 × 122,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,287.40x = 45,576,823,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,823,560.54/247,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,307.10

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