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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,458.60, 371,151.45 and 69,983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,458.60, 371,151.45 and 69,983.55 is: 104,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458.60 : 371,151.45 = 69,983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458.60/371,151.45 = 69,983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458.60x = 371,151.45 × 69,983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458.60x = 25,974,496,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,496,058.65/247,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,965.02

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