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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,548.54, 371,263.20 and 114,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,548.54, 371,263.20 and 114,300.84 is: 171,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,548.54 : 371,263.20 = 114,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,548.54/371,263.20 = 114,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,548.54x = 371,263.20 × 114,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,548.54x = 42,435,695,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435,695,621.09/247,548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.74

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