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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,598.24, 371,452.64 and 89,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,598.24, 371,452.64 and 89,823.20 is: 134,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,598.24 : 371,452.64 = 89,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,598.24/371,452.64 = 89,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,598.24x = 371,452.64 × 89,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,598.24x = 33,365,062,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,365,062,466.87/247,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,754.85

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