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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,638.10, 371,129.10 and 219,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,638.10, 371,129.10 and 219,425.80 is: 328,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,638.10 : 371,129.10 = 219,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,638.10/371,129.10 = 219,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,638.10x = 371,129.10 × 219,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,638.10x = 81,435,299,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,435,299,670.78/247,638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,848.02

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