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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,829.52, 371,751.56 and 60,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,829.52, 371,751.56 and 60,841 is: 91,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,829.52 : 371,751.56 = 60,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,829.52/371,751.56 = 60,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,829.52x = 371,751.56 × 60,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,829.52x = 22,617,736,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,736,661.96/247,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,263.29

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