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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,436.08, 371,340.71 and 181,047.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,436.08, 371,340.71 and 181,047.49 is: 271,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,436.08 : 371,340.71 = 181,047.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,436.08/371,340.71 = 181,047.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,436.08x = 371,340.71 × 181,047.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,436.08x = 67,230,300,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230,300,718.38/247,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,707.76

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