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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,634.20, 371,429.70 and 81,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,634.20, 371,429.70 and 81,422.20 is: 122,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,634.20 : 371,429.70 = 81,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,634.20/371,429.70 = 81,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,634.20x = 371,429.70 × 81,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,634.20x = 30,242,623,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242,623,319.34/247,634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,126.20

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