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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,860.84, 371,791.62 and 60,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,860.84, 371,791.62 and 60,872.52 is: 91,308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,860.84 : 371,791.62 = 60,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,860.84/371,791.62 = 60,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,860.84x = 371,791.62 × 60,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,860.84x = 22,631,892,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,892,824.28/247,860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,308.87

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