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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,751.54, 371,682.69 and 79,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,751.54, 371,682.69 and 79,281.98 is: 118,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,751.54 : 371,682.69 = 79,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,751.54/371,682.69 = 79,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,751.54x = 371,682.69 × 79,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,751.54x = 29,467,739,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467,739,594.93/247,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,940.69

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