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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,825.48, 371,738.76 and 60,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,825.48, 371,738.76 and 60,837.52 is: 91,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,825.48 : 371,738.76 = 60,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,825.48/371,738.76 = 60,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,825.48x = 371,738.76 × 60,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,825.48x = 22,615,664,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,664,246.28/247,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,256.41

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