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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,614.53, 371,377.88 and 112,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,614.53, 371,377.88 and 112,647.24 is: 168,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,614.53 : 371,377.88 = 112,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,614.53/371,377.88 = 112,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,614.53x = 371,377.88 × 112,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,614.53x = 41,834,693,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834,693,179.05/247,614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,950.88

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