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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,359.80, 370,602.30 and 209,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,359.80, 370,602.30 and 209,743.40 is: 314,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,359.80 : 370,602.30 = 209,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,359.80/370,602.30 = 209,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,359.80x = 370,602.30 × 209,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,359.80x = 77,731,386,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,731,386,449.82/247,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,244.22

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