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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,736.88, 371,612.32 and 60,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,736.88, 371,612.32 and 60,748.16 is: 91,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736.88 : 371,612.32 = 60,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736.88/371,612.32 = 60,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736.88x = 371,612.32 × 60,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736.88x = 22,574,764,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,764,673.33/247,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,123.96

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