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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,342.80, 370,576.80 and 209,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,342.80, 370,576.80 and 209,726.40 is: 314,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,342.80 : 370,576.80 = 209,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,342.80/370,576.80 = 209,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,342.80x = 370,576.80 × 209,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,342.80x = 77,719,738,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,719,738,187.52/247,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,218.72

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