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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,708.94, 371,561.42 and 147,203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,708.94, 371,561.42 and 147,203.54 is: 220,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,708.94 : 371,561.42 = 147,203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,708.94/371,561.42 = 147,203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,708.94x = 371,561.42 × 147,203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,708.94x = 54,695,156,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,695,156,351.43/247,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,804.13

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