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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,440.62, 371,157.69 and 60,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,440.62, 371,157.69 and 60,453.74 is: 90,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,440.62 : 371,157.69 = 60,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,440.62/371,157.69 = 60,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,440.62x = 371,157.69 × 60,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,440.62x = 22,437,871,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,871,644.86/247,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,679.82

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