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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,375.80, 371,063.70 and 184,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,375.80, 371,063.70 and 184,390.20 is: 276,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,375.80 : 371,063.70 = 184,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,375.80/371,063.70 = 184,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,375.80x = 371,063.70 × 184,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,375.80x = 68,420,509,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420,509,855.74/247,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,585.30

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