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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,859.20, 371,379.20 and 210,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,859.20, 371,379.20 and 210,995.20 is: 316,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,859.20 : 371,379.20 = 210,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,859.20/371,379.20 = 210,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,859.20x = 371,379.20 × 210,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,859.20x = 78,359,228,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,359,228,579.84/247,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,144.12

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