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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,546.53, 371,222.94 and 87,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,546.53, 371,222.94 and 87,560.66 is: 131,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,546.53 : 371,222.94 = 87,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,546.53/371,222.94 = 87,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,546.53x = 371,222.94 × 87,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,546.53x = 32,504,523,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,523,777.43/247,546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,306.72

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