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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,842.48, 369,699.27 and 223,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,842.48, 369,699.27 and 223,924.80 is: 334,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,842.48 : 369,699.27 = 223,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,842.48/369,699.27 = 223,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,842.48x = 369,699.27 × 223,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,842.48x = 82,784,835,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,784,835,094.90/247,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,021.98

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