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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,846.64, 371,560.96 and 107,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,846.64, 371,560.96 and 107,499.56 is: 161,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,846.64 : 371,560.96 = 107,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,846.64/371,560.96 = 107,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,846.64x = 371,560.96 × 107,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,846.64x = 39,942,639,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,639,713.18/247,846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,158.69

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