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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,836.42, 371,545.61 and 107,489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,836.42, 371,545.61 and 107,489.34 is: 161,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,836.42 : 371,545.61 = 107,489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,836.42/371,545.61 = 107,489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,836.42x = 371,545.61 × 107,489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,836.42x = 39,937,192,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937,192,398.80/247,836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,143.36

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