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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,400.60, 370,809.30 and 184,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,400.60, 370,809.30 and 184,998.20 is: 277,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,400.60 : 370,809.30 = 184,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,400.60/370,809.30 = 184,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,400.60x = 370,809.30 × 184,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,400.60x = 68,599,053,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599,053,043.26/247,400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,279.25

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