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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,728.20, 371,570.70 and 81,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,728.20, 371,570.70 and 81,516.20 is: 122,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,728.20 : 371,570.70 = 81,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,728.20/371,570.70 = 81,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,728.20x = 371,570.70 × 81,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,728.20x = 30,289,031,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289,031,495.34/247,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,267.19

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