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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,382.88, 371,073.40 and 89,574.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,382.88, 371,073.40 and 89,574.42 is: 134,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,382.88 : 371,073.40 = 89,574.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,382.88/371,073.40 = 89,574.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,382.88x = 371,073.40 × 89,574.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,382.88x = 33,238,684,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238,684,582.43/247,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,361.30

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