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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,553.20, 371,329.80 and 231,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,553.20, 371,329.80 and 231,806.80 is: 347,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,553.20 : 371,329.80 = 231,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,553.20/371,329.80 = 231,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,553.20x = 371,329.80 × 231,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,553.20x = 86,076,772,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,076,772,682.64/247,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,710.20

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