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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,436.91, 373,009.55 and 230,958.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,436.91, 373,009.55 and 230,958.47 is: 348,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,436.91 : 373,009.55 = 230,958.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,436.91/373,009.55 = 230,958.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,436.91x = 373,009.55 × 230,958.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,436.91x = 86,149,711,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149,711,943.55/247,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,168.40

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