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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,441.58, 371,348.96 and 181,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,441.58, 371,348.96 and 181,052.98 is: 271,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,441.58 : 371,348.96 = 181,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,441.58/371,348.96 = 181,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,441.58x = 371,348.96 × 181,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,441.58x = 67,233,835,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233,835,827.90/247,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,716.00

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