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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,437.58, 371,342.96 and 181,048.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,437.58, 371,342.96 and 181,048.98 is: 271,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,437.58 : 371,342.96 = 181,048.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,437.58/371,342.96 = 181,048.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,437.58x = 371,342.96 × 181,048.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,437.58x = 67,231,264,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,231,264,138.18/247,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,710.00

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