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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,403.28, 370,818.02 and 114,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,403.28, 370,818.02 and 114,003.30 is: 170,872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,403.28 : 370,818.02 = 114,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,403.28/370,818.02 = 114,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,403.28x = 370,818.02 × 114,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,403.28x = 42,274,477,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274,477,979.47/247,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,872.75

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