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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,426.77, 370,853.28 and 114,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,426.77, 370,853.28 and 114,026.79 is: 170,907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,426.77 : 370,853.28 = 114,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,426.77/370,853.28 = 114,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,426.77x = 370,853.28 × 114,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,426.77x = 42,287,209,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,209,079.37/247,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,907.98

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