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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,484.82, 371,267.40 and 76,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,484.82, 371,267.40 and 76,666.62 is: 115,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,484.82 : 371,267.40 = 76,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,484.82/371,267.40 = 76,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,484.82x = 371,267.40 × 76,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,484.82x = 28,463,816,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,816,674.19/247,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,012.37

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