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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,408.40, 371,026.20 and 129,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,408.40, 371,026.20 and 129,040.40 is: 193,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,408.40 : 371,026.20 = 129,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,408.40/371,026.20 = 129,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,408.40x = 371,026.20 × 129,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,408.40x = 47,877,369,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877,369,258.48/247,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,515.54

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