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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,311.40, 370,977.90 and 81,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,311.40, 370,977.90 and 81,099.40 is: 121,652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,311.40 : 370,977.90 = 81,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,311.40/370,977.90 = 81,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,311.40x = 370,977.90 × 81,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,311.40x = 30,086,085,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086,085,103.26/247,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,652.64

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