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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,634.91, 371,452.77 and 79,168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,634.91, 371,452.77 and 79,168.82 is: 118,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,634.91 : 371,452.77 = 79,168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,634.91/371,452.77 = 79,168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,634.91x = 371,452.77 × 79,168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,634.91x = 29,407,475,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,407,475,629.37/247,634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,753.35

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