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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,741.60, 371,016.06 and 140,864.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,741.60, 371,016.06 and 140,864.10 is: 210,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,741.60 : 371,016.06 = 140,864.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,741.60/371,016.06 = 140,864.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,741.60x = 371,016.06 × 140,864.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,741.60x = 52,262,843,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,843,377.45/247,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,957.08

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