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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,529.89, 371,348.76 and 140,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,529.89, 371,348.76 and 140,964.25 is: 211,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,529.89 : 371,348.76 = 140,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,529.89/371,348.76 = 140,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,529.89x = 371,348.76 × 140,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,529.89x = 52,346,899,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,899,441.83/247,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,477.08

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