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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,612.98, 371,631.56 and 245,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,612.98, 371,631.56 and 245,749.17 is: 368,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,612.98 : 371,631.56 = 245,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,612.98/371,631.56 = 245,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,612.98x = 371,631.56 × 245,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,612.98x = 91,328,146,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328,146,187.06/247,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,834.24

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