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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,595.16, 371,348.82 and 112,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,595.16, 371,348.82 and 112,627.80 is: 168,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,595.16 : 371,348.82 = 112,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,595.16/371,348.82 = 112,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,595.16x = 371,348.82 × 112,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,595.16x = 41,824,200,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,200,629.20/247,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,921.72

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