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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,609.86, 371,411.12 and 60,621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,609.86, 371,411.12 and 60,621.36 is: 90,931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,609.86 : 371,411.12 = 60,621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,609.86/371,411.12 = 60,621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,609.86x = 371,411.12 × 60,621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,609.86x = 22,515,447,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515,447,213.52/247,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,931.14

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