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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,400.37, 371,049.52 and 120,910.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,400.37, 371,049.52 and 120,910.77 is: 181,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,400.37 : 371,049.52 = 120,910.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,400.37/371,049.52 = 120,910.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,400.37x = 371,049.52 × 120,910.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,400.37x = 44,863,883,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,883,171.33/247,400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,341.21

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