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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,314.80, 370,972.20 and 213,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,314.80, 370,972.20 and 213,489.20 is: 320,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,314.80 : 370,972.20 = 213,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,314.80/370,972.20 = 213,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,314.80x = 370,972.20 × 213,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,314.80x = 79,198,558,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198,558,200.24/247,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,233.80

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