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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,629.26, 371,591.45 and 89,870.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,629.26, 371,591.45 and 89,870.01 is: 134,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,629.26 : 371,591.45 = 89,870.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,629.26/371,591.45 = 89,870.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,629.26x = 371,591.45 × 89,870.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,629.26x = 33,394,927,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,394,927,327.41/247,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,858.57

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