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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,522.56, 371,280.60 and 60,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,522.56, 371,280.60 and 60,535.68 is: 90,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,522.56 : 371,280.60 = 60,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,522.56/371,280.60 = 60,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,522.56x = 371,280.60 × 60,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,522.56x = 22,475,723,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,723,591.81/247,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,802.73

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