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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,621.62, 371,487.51 and 89,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,621.62, 371,487.51 and 89,846.58 is: 134,789.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,621.62 : 371,487.51 = 89,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,621.62/371,487.51 = 89,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,621.62x = 371,487.51 × 89,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,621.62x = 33,376,882,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,882,286.22/247,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,789.86

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