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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,459.80, 371,189.70 and 184,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,459.80, 371,189.70 and 184,474.20 is: 276,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,459.80 : 371,189.70 = 184,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,459.80/371,189.70 = 184,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,459.80x = 371,189.70 × 184,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,459.80x = 68,474,922,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474,922,955.74/247,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,711.30

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