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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,812.74, 371,719.41 and 67,899.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,812.74, 371,719.41 and 67,899.71 is: 101,849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,812.74 : 371,719.41 = 67,899.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,812.74/371,719.41 = 67,899.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,812.74x = 371,719.41 × 67,899.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,812.74x = 25,239,637,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239,637,942.28/247,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,849.64

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