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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,853.52, 371,613.42 and 148,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,853.52, 371,613.42 and 148,083.39 is: 222,025.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,853.52 : 371,613.42 = 148,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,853.52/371,613.42 = 148,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,853.52x = 371,613.42 × 148,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,853.52x = 55,029,775,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029,775,003.09/247,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,025.39

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