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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,704.94, 371,555.43 and 147,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,704.94, 371,555.43 and 147,199.53 is: 220,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,704.94 : 371,555.43 = 147,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,704.94/371,555.43 = 147,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,704.94x = 371,555.43 × 147,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,704.94x = 54,692,784,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,784,664.95/247,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,798.12

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