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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.12, 371,159.94 and 60,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.12, 371,159.94 and 60,455.24 is: 90,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.12 : 371,159.94 = 60,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.12/371,159.94 = 60,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.12x = 371,159.94 × 60,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.12x = 22,438,563,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438,563,251.09/247,442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,682.07

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