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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,295.22, 370,970.10 and 78,776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,295.22, 370,970.10 and 78,776.34 is: 118,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,295.22 : 370,970.10 = 78,776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,295.22/370,970.10 = 78,776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,295.22x = 370,970.10 × 78,776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,295.22x = 29,223,666,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,666,727.43/247,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,173.20

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