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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,475.20, 371,212.80 and 89,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,475.20, 371,212.80 and 89,708.80 is: 134,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,475.20 : 371,212.80 = 89,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,475.20/371,212.80 = 89,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,475.20x = 371,212.80 × 89,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,475.20x = 33,301,054,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301,054,832.64/247,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,563.20

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