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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,296.20, 370,944.30 and 237,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,296.20, 370,944.30 and 237,619.40 is: 356,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,296.20 : 370,944.30 = 237,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,296.20/370,944.30 = 237,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,296.20x = 370,944.30 × 237,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,296.20x = 88,143,561,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,143,561,999.42/247,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,429.10

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