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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,602.61, 371,483.63 and 112,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,602.61, 371,483.63 and 112,714.94 is: 169,108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,602.61 : 371,483.63 = 112,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,602.61/371,483.63 = 112,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,602.61x = 371,483.63 × 112,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,602.61x = 41,871,755,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,871,755,066.43/247,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,108.70

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