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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.80, 371,164.20 and 218,902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.80, 371,164.20 and 218,902.45 is: 328,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.80 : 371,164.20 = 218,902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.80/371,164.20 = 218,902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.80x = 371,164.20 × 218,902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.80x = 81,248,752,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248,752,732.29/247,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,353.68

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