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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,384.20, 371,054.70 and 81,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,384.20, 371,054.70 and 81,172.20 is: 121,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,384.20 : 371,054.70 = 81,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,384.20/371,054.70 = 81,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,384.20x = 371,054.70 × 81,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,384.20x = 30,119,326,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119,326,319.34/247,384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,751.21

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