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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,475.90, 371,260.02 and 114,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,475.90, 371,260.02 and 114,268.16 is: 171,423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,475.90 : 371,260.02 = 114,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,475.90/371,260.02 = 114,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,475.90x = 371,260.02 × 114,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,475.90x = 42,423,199,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,199,366.96/247,475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.56

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