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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,560.24, 371,280.84 and 114,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,560.24, 371,280.84 and 114,312.48 is: 171,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,560.24 : 371,280.84 = 114,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,560.24/371,280.84 = 114,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,560.24x = 371,280.84 × 114,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,560.24x = 42,442,033,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,033,596.88/247,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,441.24

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