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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,759.20, 371,638.80 and 89,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,759.20, 371,638.80 and 89,992.80 is: 134,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,759.20 : 371,638.80 = 89,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,759.20/371,638.80 = 89,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,759.20x = 371,638.80 × 89,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,759.20x = 33,444,816,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444,816,200.64/247,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,989.20

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