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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,513.34, 371,266.88 and 79,031.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,513.34, 371,266.88 and 79,031.53 is: 118,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,513.34 : 371,266.88 = 79,031.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,513.34/371,266.88 = 79,031.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,513.34x = 371,266.88 × 79,031.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,513.34x = 29,341,789,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341,789,564.73/247,513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,546.30

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