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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,626.59, 371,075.78 and 146,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,626.59, 371,075.78 and 146,320.49 is: 219,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,626.59 : 371,075.78 = 146,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,626.59/371,075.78 = 146,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,626.59x = 371,075.78 × 146,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,626.59x = 54,295,991,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,991,250.22/247,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,265.60

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