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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,752.20, 371,628.30 and 89,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,752.20, 371,628.30 and 89,985.80 is: 134,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,752.20 : 371,628.30 = 89,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,752.20/371,628.30 = 89,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,752.20x = 371,628.30 × 89,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,752.20x = 33,441,269,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441,269,878.14/247,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,978.70

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