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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,302.79, 370,954.79 and 69,809.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,302.79, 370,954.79 and 69,809.72 is: 104,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,302.79 : 370,954.79 = 69,809.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,302.79/370,954.79 = 69,809.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,302.79x = 370,954.79 × 69,809.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,302.79x = 25,896,248,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,896,248,080.52/247,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,714.74

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